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But seriously, I know a number of people who, after a certain point, throw reason out the window and start acting all goofy. What is "that point"? Is it duration, mortality, boredom, family, ...?
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Unfair Ed.
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What? I said myself... :-)
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Ed,

Probably all four; (duration, mortality, boredom, family,)...

So you see a problem, I have noted it too. Been expecting to see a drop on the reputation bar if things do not change. I for one am starting to get a little irritated.

Not a psychologist, so can only give my opinion, I believe a little taste of "inferior complex" is shining through.

That I can relate to, as I had it real bad in my early teens.

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When you see how that list applies to everyone else but yourself?

...lol

Nice post, Ed.

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Hi ED,

I will till you when I get there!!!

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I really want people (myself included) to seriously think about this so that we don't end up on a couch muttering "something, something, something, wheel turns... something, something something, complete circle!"

Unless that is, your eyes want to fall out from watching the real thing!
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Hi Ed,

do not worry Ed it only the first phase! the second phase they become a dogmatic sceptic! lol, I have seen it before!

Seriously lets all step back and let the second phase kick in!

with respect, Trevor

Edit, Hi Ed, I went to vote but I could not find this! when a do a survey on it!!
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with me?
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At what stage do people turn from enthusiastic researcher to dogmatic crank?

When they believe in something.
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Hey Trevor. I'm not sure I've understood your question, but maybe this will help?

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Ed wrote:But seriously, I know a number of people who, after a certain point, throw reason out the window and start acting all goofy. What is "that point"? Is it duration, mortality, boredom, family, ...?
Sirrah,
it's a specific and perhaps fairly new form of mental illness
alas, i've even seen it happen, believe it or not, in a FOOD site, once
--(at first i thought you'd expect it only where demoncats were fighting reburplicans or something
but no--even in a place where people are voicing their lofty opinions about HAMBURGERS--someone's gotta go crazy and get all acrimonious)
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Bill, there is a difference between initial speculation to uncover a line of research, versus believing in something and then requiring no physical evidence to believe you are right. Speculation unproven builds a foundation for a house of cards. I know you know I know you know... :-)
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Hi Ed,

my mistake, it should have been!

when I do a poll on it! lol


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Ed wrote:But seriously, I know a number of people who, after a certain point, throw reason out the window and start acting all goofy. What is "that point"? Is it duration, mortality, boredom, family, ...?
I think they have given up.
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