...that it is pointless to argue with a reductionist. In this instance I'm almost tempted to have another go. However, instead of drafting a response tonight... I think I'll lay a few more brushes into Grendel's Keep instead. 

distrans,

I pity whom ever this person is you are planning to confront, and can't wait to see who it is -- given, that I am the opposite of a Reductionist and its modern variants like the Positivist, in terms of Philosophy, I'm sure you don't mean me, though to be quite honest with you, I didn't see any one making Reductionist arguments, mostly the posts were made by guys who want to destroy things in video games. Not a Reductionist, Positivist or even a (scoff, snort) Chartist among them. Well, whoever this person is that you have sniffed out, I can't wait to see what you do with him!!!

BTW, you might want to brush up on Von Mises, Human Action before you go to bed at night. Specifically what he states in regard to Praxeological methodology. I find that to be the best means to handle those damned Reductionist in the social sciences.

Best Regards,
HeadThump 

This isnt the real world! You've surrounded yourself with a bunch of misfits and dope addicts. These people are CRAZY! 

"BTW, you might want to brush up on Von Mises, Human Action before you go to bed at night." 

Go map

(look! only 2 words, point is clearly given, no metaphysical sociopolitical bullshit attached.) 

i told that to him already, had no effect. 

....that the us never was a real welfare state? 

If we keep repeating it, maybe it'll work! 

Go map! 

Go map! 

Ignorance is Strength.

See Rorshach's textures. 

Go map! 

Hey, I'm just trying to be supportive of morfans efforts to slay that Reductionist dragon with a little advice. Sheesh. 

That's distrans girding up for the battle. Good luck fella! 

(Yes, I should go map instead)

The current welfare state, as far as I'm concerned, is an unstable balance between Freedom and Responsibility.

I was going to explain that here, but I'd be better off slapping up another Musette on the TNB instead. As for the rest of the "welfare state" debate...
http://www.ozyandmillie.org/2003/om20030927.html
http://www.ozyandmillie.org/2003/om20030929.html

Misinterpret as you inevitably will. 

Amusing, yet applicable. 

Good link to look at while my map is -vising. 

What is it with people not registering with the board? Scampie you seem to have 2 registered accounts but don't use them. Plus a few other do it I think. 

Until recently, I had troubles logging in at all, thus the reason for multiple accounts and for up until a few weeks ago not using an account. 

I`ve never had trouble with func_msgboard, or qmap come to think about it, or QBoard. I do however seem to have troubles with other forums hmm. /me praises metls coding skills. 

I noticed the subtle influence of Sandman in the dragons font though I like the overall look. Reminds me of when I learned my drawing skills by sketching Bloom County scenes. Cute fuzzy animals in perspective is the only way to go.

BTW, my original posting was meant to be a useful means for gamers and game makers to deflect blame for violence in the overall society to a more likely culprit. It was never intended to be the last word, just a rhetorical tool from me to you. 

I, having recently started a job, have decided to upgrade my pc. What do you you think of this..

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=46511 it seems good value for money and pretty future proof.

What motherboard do you reckon would go well with it? (my ram runs @ 333 so anything that would support that would be suitable)

Are there any techy people on here?

p.s. I have a radeon 9600pro and don't plan to upgrade just yet because I am planning to get a 9800xt once the prices drop a little. My current budget for an upgrade is �200-250. 

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=52551 

Very very very nice game! Graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is very good (once u master the controls, might be ok on a gamepad) yum yum yum go buy it, recommended.

Nice animation too, one of the best I've seen for animation 

Yes this is of course sands of time, bleh fuck off etc kthx @)