tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post3276682123595357187..comments2024-03-19T01:46:23.275-04:00Comments on Debunking Atheists: Graduate School Sues Texas Agency Over Academic DiscriminationD. A. N. http://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-36092823907779957952009-04-28T17:20:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:20:00.000-04:00or was that "whitey plz". I am too white or public...or was that "whitey plz". I am too white or publicly educated myself to know for sure. Peace out.D. A. N. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-52120965755847779482009-04-28T17:16:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:16:00.000-04:00True dat brotha, whitty plz.True dat brotha, whitty plz.D. A. N. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-20051917751788709672009-04-28T17:04:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:04:00.000-04:00Regarding the ICR's bid to supply graduate degrees...Regarding the ICR's bid to supply graduate degrees in Texas, I say let 'em -- with the caveat that their "degrees" are about as valuable as a degree from <A HREF="http://www.rochvilleuniversity.org/?source=Aff" REL="nofollow">Rochville University</A>.<br /><br />In any event, to offer legitimate graduate degrees in a given state, an institution must comply with that state's standards, for better or for worse. If ICR wants to offer a Ph.D. in Dinosaur Husbandry, or Creation-friendly Astrophysics (specializing, no doubt, in the variable speed of light), have at it. Good luck getting a job in a related field (read: not apologetics) following graduation...<br /><br />Sure, I think ICR are morons, but I think the same of Muslim madrases (weird; Firefox recognizes that as the proper pluralization of 'madras'), and of Communications majors, and of Military Intelligence... Let them generate their worthless degrees, or accredit worthless courses, or perpetuate oxymorons -- it doesn't matter to me, and it shouldn't matter to anyone else, so long as human rights are upheld, and so long as <I>actual</I> learning institutions are still prevalent, and so long as <I>bona fide</I> science is still taught, and the <I>bona fide</I> scientists which result are the ones driving research and technology.<br /><br />Who cares?<br /><br />--<br />Stan<br /><br />P.S. - I am <I>very</I> white and nerdy. Sometimes I really do want to roll with the gangsters, but I can't bring myself to say "wanna." My text messages are spelled out completely, including correct capitalization and punctuation, and I use Linux (Ubuntu).Stan, the Half-Truth Tellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260266801557543879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-63942203870788127802009-04-28T16:22:00.000-04:002009-04-28T16:22:00.000-04:00Stan,
I love your unapologetic nerdiness.
I gue...Stan,<br /><br />I love your <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw" REL="nofollow">unapologetic nerdiness</A>. <br /><br />I guess Andrew decided to play nice and join the conversation. Hard hearts softened with prayer?D. A. N. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-17664201535418843022009-04-28T13:53:00.000-04:002009-04-28T13:53:00.000-04:00The problem with blocking an IP address is that "s...<I>The problem with blocking an IP address is that "static IPs" are quite rare these days.</I> <br /><br />This is true, but trivially so...<br /><br /><I>(If you check your own IP address, you will probably find that it changes every time you log in to your internet service provider.)</I> <br /><br />...because this part is false. With a standard dial-up connection (remember those?), an IP address is doled out on each connection, and these are about as dynamic as an IP address can get. With broadband connections, however, even a so-called "dynamic IP address" is really quite static -- lasting at least a week, in most cases -- and when the address is renewed (automatically by the DSL/cable modem), it usually grabs the same one it had last time. Technically, this is not static, but functionally, its change is rare enough.<br /><br />All this is largely moot, however, since identifying the ISP is simple, and once done, identifying that ISP's IP range is also pretty easy to do, such that denying a class C subnet (or a set of subnets) should be easy -- but if the deviant in question uses one of the bigger ISPs, this could cause "good" users to be blocked as well...<br /><br />Worst case, this douche is logging in from various public access points, in which case little to no action can be taken other than comment moderation. Even Blogger can do nothing without radically changing its policies. Unless the comments posted contain explicit content, and especially illegal content, little can be done other than comment moderation.<br /><br />My two cents? Enable moderation, but assign a trustworthy agent or two moderation privileges, to ease your burden, and to allow for more fluid conversation. Either that, or require blog membership, and only allow members to post comments. Unfortunately, as near as I can tell, while comments can be restricted to members-only, there are only three categories of user: admin, member, and guest. Members can not only comment, then, but they can also post new topics...<br /><br />Of course, you could make the blog private, and only allow "readers" to post comments...<br /><br />...or you can wait for this guy to get bored and leave.<br /><br />--<br />StanStan, the Half-Truth Tellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260266801557543879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-56941899436679821662009-04-27T19:00:00.000-04:002009-04-27T19:00:00.000-04:00There's a bit of detail in this.
It's a long, bor...There's a bit of <A HREF="http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/01/the_state_of_texas.php" REL="nofollow">detail</A> in this.<br /><br />It's a long, boring read but they give 3 reasons why the ICR had that trouble.<br /><br />Myers also has a <A HREF="http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2009/04/legal_analysis_of_the_icrs_rec.php" REL="nofollow">link to a legal analysis</A> of their suit. It's from an atheist site, but it's written by a lawyer. Judge the reasons for yourself.Reynoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316048340050664487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-7199733410916783182009-04-27T13:35:00.000-04:002009-04-27T13:35:00.000-04:00Amen Dani'El,
Someone just reminded me of Matthew...Amen Dani'El,<br /><br />Someone just reminded me of Matthew 5:10 today. Great stuff!D. A. N. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-75392204318324933882009-04-27T12:40:00.000-04:002009-04-27T12:40:00.000-04:00Amen!
May the Lord knock him off his horse on the ...Amen!<br />May the Lord knock him off his horse on the road to Dan-ascus! Lol!<br /><br />God was faithful to put me face down in the dirt when I was acting like a "dingleberry" and it was good for me.<br /><br />May the Lord be good to our friend Andrew as well.<br /><br />Shalom Aleichem,<br />Dani' ElDani' Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371944082656315654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-43438446060709414222009-04-27T12:27:00.000-04:002009-04-27T12:27:00.000-04:00Pvb,
You are right I didn't think of the rarity o...Pvb,<br /><br />You are right I didn't think of the rarity of Static IP's. I did try a range like 24.56.5.# to no avail either. <br /><br />I guess when I say "Bring your "A" game" this is the best Andrew can offer. I wish he could get into the discussions instead. <br /><br />I am recording his traffic and contacting his service provider but I cannot do much else other then moderation... <br /><br />I should of expected it because of the subjects we deal with. Sometimes it hits home so much they lash out because that is all they know how to express themselves. Instead of articulating a concise and convincing argument they just throw out garbage. Sad really. <br /><br />Hopefully God will perform the miracle I am praying for and change his heart right in front of all of us. He may become a great witness for the Christian faith. From Saul to Paul conversion, I will pray for.D. A. N. https://www.blogger.com/profile/11745259115723860852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-51490128866410343092009-04-27T02:48:00.000-04:002009-04-27T02:48:00.000-04:00Dan- the last 3 comments under my name are not fro...Dan- the last 3 comments under my name are not from me.<br /><br />Your program is not working it seems.<br /><br />Arizona huh?<br />I'm on it.Dani' Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371944082656315654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-20464989566913590932009-04-27T00:28:00.000-04:002009-04-27T00:28:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659212150994482317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-36247884019816920332009-04-27T00:23:00.000-04:002009-04-27T00:23:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659212150994482317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-89042880473818766532009-04-27T00:13:00.000-04:002009-04-27T00:13:00.000-04:00 The problem with blocking an IP address is th... The problem with blocking an IP address is that "static IPs" are quite rare these days. (If you check your own IP address, you will probably find that it changes every time you log in to your internet service provider.) Now, if Blogger provided a way to block a particular Blogger ID, that would probably be more effective.Pvblivshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931937272948538181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-17761069064762691572009-04-27T00:01:00.000-04:002009-04-27T00:01:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659212150994482317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-44561822754834037222009-04-26T22:17:00.001-04:002009-04-26T22:17:00.001-04:00About those textbooks, I mean lies that are propag...About those textbooks, I mean lies that are propagated by creationists, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-37337351267439086572009-04-26T22:17:00.000-04:002009-04-26T22:17:00.000-04:00Dan,
I have not read abut the reasons for the den...Dan,<br /><br />I have not read abut the reasons for the denial of that permit, or whatever. However, I find it highly suspicious that a group of "evolutionists" would be behind it. Thus I would check the facts more carefully if I were you, before taking sides.<br /><br />However, if things are just about prohibiting an ICR "school" out of not wanting creationism taught in Texas (which would be quite surprising given that they already managed to alter some textbooks adding a few lies about what science has produced regarding the origin of life and other stuff, and this was Texas, I am sure), then I would be with you on this one Dan. I think IRC has the right to teach those who want to learn their crap. It is their choice.<br /><br />Anyway,<br /><br />G.E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771612431511732960.post-38999791282146773222009-04-26T20:56:00.000-04:002009-04-26T20:56:00.000-04:00Dan, now this PUNK is impersonating me.
Wake up.
...Dan, now this PUNK is impersonating me.<br /><br />Wake up.<br /><br />The days of unmoderated discussions are over for your blog thanks to this punk.<br /><br />Mr Punk.<br />Thanks for ruining a blog where friends have been having spirited discussions for quite a long time, asswipe.<br /><br />You could not win with a simple argument, so you use punk tactics to destroy a blog.<br /><br />What a punk.<br /><br />Dan, I've sent an email.<br />Please fill me in on what you've been doing to ID this punk.<br /><br />May God reward him according to his works.Dani' Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371944082656315654noreply@blogger.com