On second thought...

[Angry White Male]

this may be a loaded question, but if nothing can change your mind... then how do you learn new ideas, and consequently, what would you get out of perusing message boards?

I should clarify...  I have never permitted outside sources to "brainwash" me.



It goes back to when I was four.  I was turfed for not following the rules.



Myself, and only myself, is ultimately responsible for what my brain soaks in.  And that's exactly what I do!



My thoughts and beliefs are solely based on what I deem them to be.  As an Atheist (no problem with other Religions), I have not had that influence in my life.



With absentee parents, I have not had their input either.



What I can truly do, is to view facts and figures without prejudice, if that makes sense...



And that is exactly what I do!

[shin]

this may be a loaded question, but if nothing can change your mind... then how do you learn new ideas, and consequently, what would you get out of perusing message boards?

I should clarify...  I have never permitted outside sources to "brainwash" me.



It goes back to when I was four.  I was turfed for not following the rules.



Myself, and only myself, is ultimately responsible for what my brain soaks in.  And that's exactly what I do!



My thoughts and beliefs are solely based on what I deem them to be.  As an Atheist (no problem with other Religions), I have not had that influence in my life.



With absentee parents, I have not had their input either.



What I can truly do, is to view facts and figures without prejudice, if that makes sense...



And that is exactly what I do!

That would be great if the truth were always an available source of knowledge.



I think you have to have opinions before you can have truth, and other people's opinions make the truth stand out more clearly.



At any rate, it sounds like you're very set in your ways. I would think this greatly affects your mood over time.

[Angry White Male]

It's not like that, Shin.  What I have had in life, is very few friends, due to no connections with anything at all!



Now, this is not a bad thing!  I am not unhappy alone!



It does give me a "fresh and free" mind to work with, however...  Without any outside conveyance!

[Angry White Male]

I know what you're getting, Shin.  I know you're Black.  Hey, I'm a Kraut!



Whatever!  It doesn't really matter to me...



Nonetheless, we know how society is.



We know how certain people "act up" moreso than others do...

[Anonymous]

this may be a loaded question, but if nothing can change your mind... then how do you learn new ideas, and consequently, what would you get out of perusing message boards?

I should clarify...  I have never permitted outside sources to "brainwash" me.



It goes back to when I was four.  I was turfed for not following the rules.



Myself, and only myself, is ultimately responsible for what my brain soaks in.  And that's exactly what I do!



My thoughts and beliefs are solely based on what I deem them to be.  As an Atheist (no problem with other Religions), I have not had that influence in my life.



With absentee parents, I have not had their input either.



What I can truly do, is to view facts and figures without prejudice, if that makes sense...



And that is exactly what I do!

That would be great if the truth were always an available source of knowledge.



I think you have to have opinions before you can have truth, and other people's opinions make the truth stand out more clearly.



At any rate, it sounds like you're very set in your ways. I would think this greatly affects your mood over time.

I'm opposite of Mel, I'm flexible.

[shin]

this may be a loaded question, but if nothing can change your mind... then how do you learn new ideas, and consequently, what would you get out of perusing message boards?

I should clarify...  I have never permitted outside sources to "brainwash" me.



It goes back to when I was four.  I was turfed for not following the rules.



Myself, and only myself, is ultimately responsible for what my brain soaks in.  And that's exactly what I do!



My thoughts and beliefs are solely based on what I deem them to be.  As an Atheist (no problem with other Religions), I have not had that influence in my life.



With absentee parents, I have not had their input either.



What I can truly do, is to view facts and figures without prejudice, if that makes sense...



And that is exactly what I do!

That would be great if the truth were always an available source of knowledge.



I think you have to have opinions before you can have truth, and other people's opinions make the truth stand out more clearly.



At any rate, it sounds like you're very set in your ways. I would think this greatly affects your mood over time.

I'm opposite of Mel, I'm flexible.

I think I'm flexible, too. It seems if I compare myself at every past decade I had an entirely different mindset.



I was a harsh pessimist as a teenager; now I'm optimistic to a fault.

[Anonymous]

It's not uncommon for people's mindsets to evolve as they age shin.

 ac_smile

[shin]

Unless your name is Mel.

[Anonymous]

Unless your name is Mel.

He does seem a little stubborn..



I think his ban is over on VF..



He must be happy..



He only posts here to complain about evs and mimi when he is banned there..



That in my opinion is pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Unless your name is Mel.

He does seem a little stubborn..



I think ban is over on VF..



He must be happy..



He only posts here to complain about evs and mimi when he is banned there..



That in my opinion is pathetic.

It's not just an opinion, it's a fact.

[Anonymous]

Unless your name is Mel.

He does seem a little stubborn..



I think his ban is over on VF..



He must be happy..



He only posts here to complain about evs and mimi when he is banned there..



That in my opinion is pathetic.

I have seen that forum. It is an utter waste of time. Must be some gal there he likes. Maybe the nutty owner herself.

[Anonymous]

My job has changed the way I see the world. And a cynical perspective it is.

What exactly about your job makes you cynical?

Too many stupid rules. Seven and a half years until I retire.

It is exciting to most kids.