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krellin (80 DX)
24 Mar 12 UTC
As yet Unscathed England Opening
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=83011&nocache=536
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Octavious (2802 D)
24 Mar 12 UTC
What the hell has happened to double yolk eggs?
Seriously now, where did they go? There were never huge numbers of them, but they cropped up every now and then to provide unparalleled excitement at the breakfast table. Now they seem to have vanished into the murky depths of history along with the space shuttle and the cream that used to float on top of a pint of milk.

Is this evidence that humanity is in terminal decline?
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Yellowjacket (835 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Unpretentious Wine...
...it creates as many problems as it solves. Discuss?
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SynalonEtuul (1050 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
This conversation is considered resolved.
"[name], I'm sorry you don't understand, but given our past interactions, I suspect you don't actually care and are just looking to waste my time. This conversation is considered resolved."

Can someone explain why I keep seeing this in basically every thread (not to me, mind; just in general)? Did someone keep saying it and now it's sort of an ironic in-joke? I don't understand!
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President Eden (2750 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
If you know evolution is true why haven't you grown wings?
Well????
This is a question I love to put to armchair scientists on Internet forums. It puts an end to their ignorant bullshit before it even gets a chance to start.
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Gobbledydook (1389 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
TROLL WEBDIP HERE
Utilize this thread by trolling Webdip here and only here.
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Celticfox (100 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Video Game Music
Since there seem to be a bunch of video gamers on here I was curious if anyone else had a favorite theme from a video game.

I personally love the opening theme from Final Fantasy 4 (2 in the states).
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President Eden (2750 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
INTj > you
fact.
aka LII

http://www.wikisocion.org/en/index.php?title=LII
yes this is my quadrannual reminder that I <3 socionics and you all should check it out
uclabb (589 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
you're so judgy.
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
@PE - That makes no fucking sense at all. How can a score be greater then the person being scored. No fucking sense *at all*.
Jamiet99uk (873 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Of course it makes little or no sense, Draug. Look who posted it.
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Good point, Jamie.
fortknox (2059 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Thinking Myers-Briggs is still valid and not some cooked up grouping mechanism on psychology because it was in such infancy < being stupid
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Every time I read Myers-Briggs, I think of my lawnmower (Briggs & Stratton 17.5 HP engine). Don't really know why...
Draugnar what are you talking about. INTj is a personality type, not a score on a test

fk, this is Socionics not Myers-Briggs. check the difference out, Socionics >>> MB
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
OK, Eden, so how can INTj be greater then me? What if I have the top INTj personality "score" (and anything with a numeric value to determine it's weighting is a "score") then INTj == me.
you're being awfully pedantic today :/
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
You are the one who said INTj (a unit of measure) was greater than a person (a physical construct). So yeah, pedantic to a fault. thanks!
INTj isn't a unit of measure. ._.

not sure if trolling
Celticfox (100 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Out of curiosity why this take on it versus Myers-Briggs or Keirsey? I'm fairly familiar with the Keirsey and am curious on how this is different.
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Yeah, I have read MB and Keirsey's theories and they are relatively reasonable. I don't know about this new stuff PE is espousing.
Socionics is actually older than MB lol. Some (most?) of it comes directly from Jung himself, on whose work MB is based. It's relatively obscure in the West because Socionics took off in the USSR bloc while MB took off in the West.

It's similar in a lot of ways to MB, but (I feel) it goes more in-depth. At least, my studies of MB and Socionics has led me to conclude that. Maybe I look at the wrong sources for MB but I always felt like it was too vague all-around. And of course Socionics isn't incredibly specific either... I dunno, I just used to look at MB, and then I found Socionics and just found Socionics descriptions more concrete. There's also a lot more complicated interplay between types with Socionics compared to MB.

The site I referenced in the OP, wikisocion.org, has quite a lot of information on the subject if you're interested in more. Though I do want to make a warning note - some of Socionics is definitely outdated, and it's not scientific by any stretch. Jung originally presented it based on some kind of empirically-validated model of the brain that, of course, is not correct. Socionics, like MB, should not be considered scientific
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Yeah, but they are fun to read. At least for INTJ. :)
Matches up pretty well. I always consider INTJ as INTelligent Jackass.
Celticfox (100 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Heh I should check out the INFJ since that's what I am for Keirsey/MB.
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
"Please understand me II" by Keirsey is a fun book to read.
zultar - that's actually a really awesome acronym I never saw. lol. Although I'm a little confused how that transfers. INTj in Socionics = INTP (I think) in MBTI, and INTp = INTJ. INTp/INTJ people aren't jackasses in the least, usually (ex is one)... INTj/INTP, on the other hand? Oh yeah. Look at me!

@CF that should translate to INFp I think, but again I'm not sure. If INTJs in MBTI are intelligent jackasses then that's translating 1:1 to Socionics.
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Yeah, INTJs are intelligent jackasses. My wife can vouch for me as can most of you, I think, well at least with respect to the jackass part.
I am pretty well set with INTJ, but there are bits and pieces of me that want to have a part of INTP. Screw the rest. :P
KyleFC (917 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
I always found this sort of thing very interesting. The last time I checked I was an INFj in socionics.
okay I definitely need to clarify

zultar are you referencing MB or Socionics with "INTJ"? I'm the only person I know who knows Socionics and uses lowercase for j/p and I'm getting confused now lol.

And if you want to see real intelligent jackasses, check the ENTp. The ENTp is the "mirror" of the INTj, which means its behavior and method of thinking is closest to the INTj. The ENTp tends to be more arrogant and trollish than the INTj
Celticfox (100 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
INTP's can be jackasses too. I live with one.
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
MBTI/Keirsey, not socionics.
I've read mostly about the Big Five (ehhhh) and MBTI from my psych classes and personal research. I think you are the only one who's referencing socionics, my libertarian fiend, not a typo there mind you. ;)
I used to be INTP, but it's been years... I just took the test again and came up with INTJ. WHAT DOES IT MEAN???
Celticfox (100 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
You could be an X. That would someone who sits on the border between the 2 sides of a trait.
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
That means you have a multiple personality disorder. I know that was awkward to find out this way, but it's true my man.
Oh. Oh...
Oh no.
Is it true?
I think so.
But how can you be sure?
Well... somebody just told us.
Who?
Someone on the internet.
Is the "somebody" a doctor?
Maybe.
You don't even know?
Should I?
Nah.
No?
No, nah.
Nah?
Yes.
One advantage of Socionics: no 'x.'

Of course, there's also subtypes. INTj w/ENTp subtype here if I'm being specific. So I guess it's not really an advantage at all in terms of brevity.

But Socionics types are much much more definite compared to MB.

As for INTJ/INTP confusion, those two types tend to test very similarly. One other thing I wouldn't do is rely on online tests as much. Those are useful for a VERY broad starting point, but Internet tests are notoriously vague
zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Did one of you run out of gas or something? Because that is remarkably short.
You should talk to obi. He can give you some tips.
One of me is too tired to continue.
Draugnar (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Doh! I forgot that we were talking about Scientology (hehehe) where each digit represents a dominant characteristic. Sorry bout that PE.
http://media.reason.com/mc/psuderman/2011_04/scannershead.gif?h=203&w=344


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Fasces349 (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Teaching Gravity in School
Gravity is not proven and is called the theory of gravity, not the law of gravity. Since its only a theory it shouldn't be taught in school as there is insufficient evidence to prove that things fall towards the ground when dropped.
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Gobbledydook (1389 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
What if the power of a god were proportional to the number of followers he has?
Assume the god/gods of each religion have divine power proportional to the number of followers. Assume also that gods can carry out divine intervention.
What would happen to the world? Please only consider religions that have a considerable following in the modern day.
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HDK (100 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
29 mins FAST MED JOIN NOW!!
JOIN NOW FOR FUN FAST GAME!!!!!!!!!
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DemonGSides (107 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
My game isn't rolling over the turn after everyone readies up.
I haven't played in a while but I'm pretty sure that was a standard feature (And if it isn't, why not?).

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=82744
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
23 Mar 12 UTC
MIT discovers location of memories
http://www.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/conjuring-memories-artificially-0322.html

Thoughts?
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Chanakya. (703 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Why Points are cut to 75?
...................
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Sargmacher (0 DX)
23 Mar 12 UTC
JUST PASSED MY DRIVING TEST!
I just passed my driving test! So happy! And wanted to share it with all the nice people on WebDip! :D

Thanks zultar for all his theory coaching and Thucy/Barn3tt: now I can drive you all home after your Friday BYOB webdip game !
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Yonni (136 D(S))
20 Mar 12 UTC
Walking Dead redeemed?
Just watched the season finale and it almost makes watching the rest of the show worth it. I won't give you any spoilers but, if you're watching it because you're a fan of the comic and keep waiting for it to get good, watch the finale.
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taustin282 (100 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Abortion
Pro-choice or Pro-life? Let's hear it
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MKECharlie (2074 D(G))
23 Mar 12 UTC
What's the best feature on this site?
Doesn't have to be a new feature. My vote: the "Mute Thread" link.
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Sargmacher (0 DX)
22 Mar 12 UTC
WebDip x Real Life
Ok, so...
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Gunfighter06 (224 D)
22 Mar 12 UTC
You're Running For President of the United States and...
you just got your party of choice's nomination. You've got a fairly tough general election with a controversial but somewhat popular incumbent. What's your platform to win the election?
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
21 Mar 12 UTC
On the subject of women's right...
10 Reasons the Rest of the World Thinks the U.S. Is Nuts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/womens-reproductive-rights_b_1345214.html
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jmo1121109 (3812 D)
14 Jan 12 UTC
School of War Winter Game 1
http://www.webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=77742
Please read thread rules below!
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krellin (80 DX)
22 Mar 12 UTC
N*de Photo On the Web...
OK...YOU have the authority to hire someone, and this person (m/f whatever...) is attractive to you and your preferences AND you find a naked picture of them rowdy on spring break. Another candidate has equal credentials...but no photo. WHO DO YOU HIRE all other things being equal?
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ezpickins (113 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
EOG The Gunboat thing
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=83906
let me hear your thoughts, especially Russia and France please
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Yellowjacket (835 D(B))
23 Mar 12 UTC
Horrified
OK, I've finally found something on the internet so insanely terrible and godaweful that I am absolutely horrified and disgusted by it. This simply should not exist - and I consider it proof that there is indeed no God. I don't know what else to say. Not for the faint of heart!

http://www.prolapsed.net/
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cteno4 (100 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
We need a game with this name
and you should join it for 25 D! PPSC, open press, classic map.
"Vienna Supports Venice to Tyrolia!"
gameID=83904
If you draw Austria, that must be in your opening.
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rokakoma (19138 D)
23 Mar 12 UTC
Gunboat - Please Keep It Classy-44 - EOG
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santosh (335 D)
22 Mar 12 UTC
gameID=83845
Please stop wasting my time.
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Sargmacher (0 DX)
22 Mar 12 UTC
Help: Google Spreadsheets for Gunboat Series
Seeing as the 5 Gunboat Challenge idea has become so popular I thought I would put a bit more work in to making it special so I created a public spreadsheet, with a full roster, useful information, and full reference of game information, including participants and game links.
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Celticfox (100 D(B))
22 Mar 12 UTC
Invasion of privacy or not?
Interesting article on prospective employers forcing interviewees to show them facebook profiles etc. Do you guys feel this is an invasion of privacy or something legitimate for corporations to be doing now?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/03/21/149095385/a-job-at-what-cost-when-employers-log-in-to-dig-in
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