jdonn Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/duty_calls.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 "Desperately seeking relevance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenberg Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh the truth, it hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh the truth, it hurts only a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneM Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 It is sad, but true, that for some the internet is one of the only ways to get some intellectual stimulation, interesting conversation, or even to get a chance to get a word in edgewise. Maybe our co-workers are too dull, fellow bridge players are too old and uninterested, family members too "whatever" (for me far away). Just how cynical are you that you participate, and then put it down? Does it then make your participation okay because you have declared yourself above it? Don't take this seriously, I know you are young, and that usually explains everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 It is sad, but true, that for some the internet is one of the only ways to get some intellectual stimulation, interesting conversation, or even to get a chance to get a word in edgewise. Maybe our co-workers are too dull, fellow bridge players are too old and uninterested, family members too "whatever" (for me far away). Just how cynical are you that you participate, and then put it down? Does it then make your participation okay because you have declared yourself above it? Don't take this seriously, I know you are young, and that usually explains everything. LOL this almost made me cry I was laughing so hard. You have made my day, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneM Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 My pleasure :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Our society has become increasingly isolationist and individualistic. The more we are separated and divorced from our society the more our humanity is reduced to its inevitable and often inadequate elements. Discourse, exchange and yes, even argument, helps to temper that trend and to serve as the door thru which we can pass to attain a new perspective. That is what the internet is about, when used to our advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 lux per verbatim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMor Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 It's hard to top that old favorite;"on the Internet, no one knows you're a dog". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I have to admit i can completely relate. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I cannot believe how utterly wrong all of you are about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 The new tower of Babel. As we evolve, we become more aware of the need to communicate and exchange accurately and productively. Being in the moment allows us to interact in a creative and effective manner. Zoom out from your monitor for a second and imagine all of the people on the internet, typing in their comments on Youtube/Google/CNN etc etc. A horrendous cacaphony of much ado about nothing. Each satisfies their need for contribution and exactitude while producing a result of....nothing. A waste of effort and of being. Only when the contact results in concrete action (your online bridge pard plays with you in person) can we progress to the next level of humanizing the electronic age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneM Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 That's nice. Tell that to all the people who are playing online because that is their only choice. Maybe they would love nothing more than to go to a bridge club or tournament, but can't, and I won't even start to list the reasons why not. The internet has brought the world to lots of people. I am not talking about me, I am currently playing at the Nevada City Sectional. See you at the bridge table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceptic Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 How about this motto recently penned in Denmark, "Think before you do a Roland" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 That's nice. Tell that to all the people who are playing online because that is their only choice. Maybe they would love nothing more than to go to a bridge club or tournament, but can't, and I won't even start to list the reasons why not. The internet has brought the world to lots of people. I am not talking about me, I am currently playing at the Nevada City Sectional. See you at the bridge table. That is why it is so important that the "connection" be more than just that. For those people can be enabled and empowered just as the rest that are not so hobbled can go even further. Get to know and appreciate your virtual partner. Share what you can for that is a gain that both can enjoy and use for their mutual benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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