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Start here => M.O.-Introductions => Ask Away Threads => Topic started by: Benoit on July 02, 2006, 12:18:46 PM
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Good Morning/Day/Afternoon/Evening, and welcome to Ask Benoit!
Here you can ask anything (or maybe almost anything) about myself. If you can, keep it reasonable, okay? :)
Ask away!
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
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Welcome to Intensity. So you're supreme ruler of the earth for 24 hours, you can make 3 changes that are permenant, what do you make??
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
McJagger, don't be a dick (stick to one account, for fuck's sake). And yes, he has balls.
Okay...
What do you do in your spare time?
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
McJagger, don't be a dick (stick to one account, for fuck's sake). And yes, he has balls.
wrong lamer peegai.
question for benoit:
stella artois - overrated, gassy gnats piss, or belgium's finest brew?
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
McJagger, don't be a dick (stick to one account, for fuck's sake). And yes, he has balls.
Okay...
What do you do in your spare time?
that is hiro, not me.
so peagai, suck my nut's you teabagger and prepare for the money shot.
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
McJagger, don't be a dick (stick to one account, for fuck's sake). And yes, he has balls.
Okay...
What do you do in your spare time?
that is hiro, not me.
so peagai, suck my nut's you teabagger and prepare for the money shot.
Fuck you, bitch.
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Fuck you, bitch.
SQuirtt~~
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Benoit, sorry about the previous post.  peagai needed some sense  jammed down his throat.
benoit,
what color hair do you have?
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Its not always like this benoit. actually, it is >:D ;D
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got balls???
welcome
if not
go
McJagger, don't be a dick (stick to one account, for fuck's sake). And yes, he has balls.
Okay...
What do you do in your spare time?
Did anyone ask you a goddamn question? Well did they?
Benoit, how is southern Netherlands? Do you like staying there?
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Oh yeah, what happened to that Yahoo! Group? Is it still around?
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got balls???
Yes, I have 2 of them.
So you're supreme ruler of the earth for 24 hours, you can make 3 changes that are permenant, what do you make??
1. Disband Microsoft.
2. Impose taxes on people with more than 3 children.
3. Strengthen the position of gender equality.
What do you do in your spare time?
I play video games, and surf the Internet.
stella artois - overrated, gassy gnats piss, or belgium's finest brew?
I wouldn't know, I don't drink beer. I would say that anything with alcohol is overrated.
what color hair do you have?
I have black hair.
Benoit, how is southern Netherlands? Do you like staying there?
I live in Belgium, in the 21st century, not in the Middle Ages' Netherlands.
Oh yeah, what happened to that Yahoo! Group? Is it still around?
It's still around, but very quiet.
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Even though you have already told me this before in private, enlighten us as to why alcohol is overrated?
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who are you, benoit?
would you the friend peegai spoke of, by any chance?
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Even though you have already told me this before in private, enlighten us as to why alcohol is overrated?
Because it's bad for your health. It damages your brain permanently.
Etanol (the medical term for alcohol) is toxic. It acts as a neurodepressant that retards the connexions between neurons, and then kills them off with its toxicity, which closes the links between them.
The liver isn't made to clean out the mess from your blood, and will create cetonic bodies that cause headaches and in large quantities, hung-overs. Repeated use of alcohol in moderation will damage your liver so badly that you will develop cyrrhosis (sp?).
who are you, benoit?
I am who I am. :)
would you the friend peegai spoke of, by any chance?
Yes. :)
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Benoit, who is the cooler Benoit: French mathematician Mandelbrot or WWE Wrestler Chris?
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Because it's bad for your health. It damages your brain permanently.
Etanol (the medical term for alcohol) is toxic. It acts as a neurodepressant that retards the connexions between neurons, and then kills them off with its toxicity, which closes the links between them.
The liver isn't made to clean out the mess from your blood, and will create cetonic bodies that cause headaches and in large quantities, hung-overs. Repeated use of alcohol in moderation will damage your liver so badly that you will develop cyrrhosis (sp?).
Baloney! Regularly drinking alcohol in moderation is proven to help people have a healthy heart and live longer. Unless you're a drunken bufoon that cant help but drink all the time or a binge drinker who cant handle it then alcohol is good for you. It's good for stress relief and relaxes the mind.
who are you, benoit?
I am who I am. :)
And what i am needs no excuses,
i deal my own deck, sometimes the aces sometimes the dueces,
It's one life and there's no return and no deposit,
One life so it's time to open up your closet,
Life's not worth a damn till you can shout out
I AM WHAT I AM!
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Benoit, who is the cooler Benoit: French mathematician Mandelbrot or WWE Wrestler Chris?
I don't know either of them. I don't like math, and I don't like wrestling, so I couldn't say.
Regularly drinking alcohol in moderation is proven to help people have a healthy heart and live longer.
You heal your circulation and damage your brain. Hard to tell who's winning here.
Unless you're a drunken bufoon that cant help but drink all the time or a binge drinker who cant handle it then alcohol is good for you.
Nothing harmful will become good in moderation. Your liver would beg to differ with you.
It's good for stress relief and relaxes the mind.
That's because it numbs your senses by affecting your brain.
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Quote from Wikipedia " Several studies have shown that regular consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol (i.e., below recommended daily limits from US or UK sources) can lower the incidence of coronary heart disease and raise the level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol ("good cholesterol"). [citation needed]
Moderate drinkers and consumers of alcohol tend to have better health and live longer than those who are either abstainers or heavy drinkers. In addition to having fewer heart attacks and strokes, moderate consumers of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or distilled spirits or liquor) are generally less likely to suffer hypertension or high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease, Alzheimer's disease, and the common cold. Sensible drinking also appears to be beneficial in reducing or preventing diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bone fractures and osteoporosis, kidney stones, digestive ailments, stress and depression, poor cognition and memory, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis A, pancreatic cancer, macular degeneration (a major cause of blindness), angina pectoris, duodenal ulcer, erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, gallstones, liver disease, and poor physical condition in the elderly."
I think i will have a drink to celebrate this jolly fact of life. To good health!
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Bear in mind that:
1) That's Wikipedia, which anyone can edit.
2) Many studies are bought out by alcoholic drinks companies.
3) It still doesn't negate the brain damage.
As long as you can't disprove what I said about drain damage and cyrrhosis(sp?), your point is pretty much moot.
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Bear in mind that:
1) That's Wikipedia, which anyone can edit.
2) Many studies are bought out by alcoholic drinks companies.
3) It still doesn't negate the brain damage.
As long as you can't disprove what I said about drain damage and cyrrhosis(sp?), your point is pretty much moot.
You've got some gaul, coming here and hitting out with that (get it, Gaul). Anyone can edit wikipedia but given it's international prestige, it's very hard to put out misinformation without it being spotted and promptly deleted. Some studies are brought out by the anti-alcohol lobby. So what? Most doctors, scientists and experts are in agreement that alcohol in moderation is good for your health. Try and prove otherwise and that repeated use of alcohol in MODERATION will "damage your liver so badly that you will develop cyrrohosis", or admit that YOUR point is moot.
The balls in your court. Afteral,l it's you that's making the wild claims about alcohol without providing any credible evidence. Along with conventional western scientific wisdom, i happen to reject your assertions out of hand.
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I agree with Benoit's assertions because it's blatantly obvious that the brain damage of alcohol consumption shows with Eamonn.
:p
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I'd ccomment, but I'm pished. *hic* :P
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I'd ccomment, but I'm pished. *hic* :P
XD
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Benoit, if given one day left to live due to unrelated reasons, would you decline to kill a few brain cells to enjoy a brand new world of altered sensation? Especially given that you would not live to see the hang over?
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Anyone can edit wikipedia but given it's international prestige, it's very hard to put out misinformation without it being spotted and promptly deleted.
You'd think that, wouldn't you. I'm a member of Wikipedia, and I have seen misinformation on there for months on end. Until I fixed it, that is.
Some studies are brought out by the anti-alcohol lobby. So what?
If you're trying to say with this that scientists publishing studies are not impartial, then this is going nowhere. The difference is that scientists aren't being paid to publish anti-alcoholic results.
Most doctors, scientists and experts are in agreement that alcohol in moderation is good for your health.
They are in agreement that it is good for the hearth, which IS true. But they forget the side-effect, which is under-published.
Try and prove otherwise and that repeated use of alcohol in MODERATION will "damage your liver so badly that you will develop cyrrohosis", or admit that YOUR point is moot.
Learn to read. I proved it earlier in this thread. We didn't evolve to handle this mess in our blood, so the liver has extra work to do to clean it.
Afteral,l it's you that's making the wild claims about alcohol without providing any credible evidence.
I provided evidence. I explained what exactly alcohol does.
Since you went the Wikipedia way, look at what I found on Wikipedia. ON THE SAME PAGE:
Ethanol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and reaches the brain.
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The CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant effect likely is due to ethanol's acting on the BK channels.[1] A BK channel is a calcium dependent potassium channel. Ethanol potentiates the activity of BK channels, which reduces the excitability of the neuron. [2] It has been known to act on GABA receptors, but this is probably just a secondary effect from activation of the BK channels. Its effect on GABA receptors is probably similar to the action of benzodiazepines such as diazepam. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, meaning it acts to slow down or inhibit nerve impulses. Ethanol increases the effectiveness of GABA acting through GABAA receptors. When used over a long time, ethanol changes the number and type of GABA receptors, and this is thought to be the cause of the violent withdrawal effects of alcoholics.
Ethanol also interferes with synaptic firing and causes the death of brain cells. This cell death is caused by an increased concentration of intracellular calcium which has several effects. It weakens the electrochemical gradient across the cell membranes. It is this gradient which is the motive force of membrane pumps and channels (cells, especially neurons, quickly die without proper membrane pump and channel function). Calcium also activates proteases that cause degradation of cell proteins.
There is also direct damage to cell membranes from free-radicals that are produced from the alcohol metabolism.
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The liver contains a special enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that breaks down alcohols into acetaldehyde, which is turned into acetic acid by the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, and then another enzyme converts the acetate into fats or carbon dioxide and water. The fats are mostly deposited locally which leads to the characteristic "beer belly". Chronic drinkers, however, so tax this metabolic pathway that things go awry: fatty acids build up as plaques in the capillaries around liver cells and those cells begin to die, which leads to the liver disease cirrhosis. The liver is part of the body's filtration system and if it is damaged then certain toxins build up thus leading to symptoms of jaundice.
Want more evidence?
http://www.hscbklyn.edu/SUNY/Biochem/ALCOHOL/alcohol_overview.html
http://www.cbu.edu/~seisen/AlcoholicLiverDisease/
http://www.science.org.au/nova/052/052box01.htm
Benoit, if given one day left to live due to unrelated reasons, would you decline to kill a few brain cells to enjoy a brand new world of altered sensation? Especially given that you would not live to see the hang over?
Yes, I would decline. I'd be stupid to damage myself unknowingly and lose control of myself.
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Suit yourself. I'll drink yours then :P
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Benoit, you're a fundie retard. You need to relax and have a drink and then maybe you'll come back down to reality afterwards. Chronic drinking is not drinking in moderation so all you have proved is that you cant read simple sentences without getting them mixed up in your brain and jumping to wildly exaggerated conclusions. English, motherfucker, can you read it?
'Hey guys, eating lots of food until you get bloated and get constipation is bad for you, hence eating in moderation must be really bad for you and give you obesity and constipation too. Or even eating just one morsel will do it. Duh!'
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Or even eating just one morsel will do it. Duh!'
homeopathic obesity?
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Guys, just a suggestion, this is the ask benoit anything thread, not the demonstrate what an unreasonable idiot benoit is. I, on the other hand, phrased my demonstration in a question. I mean, you can do whatever you want, and benoit might not mind being shown to be an idiot, but if he does, I think it would be kind to respect his wishes.
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Guys, just a suggestion, this is the ask benoit anything thread, not the demonstrate what an unreasonable idiot benoit is. I, on the other hand, phrased my demonstration in a question. I mean, you can do whatever you want, and benoit might not mind being shown to be an idiot, but if he does, I think it would be kind to respect his wishes.
Where's the question in this one?
Benoit, do you like jeopardy? And if you do, why?
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Guys, just a suggestion, this is the ask benoit anything thread, not the demonstrate what an unreasonable idiot benoit is. I, on the other hand, phrased my demonstration in a question. I mean, you can do whatever you want, and benoit might not mind being shown to be an idiot, but if he does, I think it would be kind to respect his wishes.
It's still Intensity so if someone makes claims that i disagree with i can call them out on it if i want. Capiche?
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Guys, just a suggestion, this is the ask benoit anything thread, not the demonstrate what an unreasonable idiot benoit is. I, on the other hand, phrased my demonstration in a question. I mean, you can do whatever you want, and benoit might not mind being shown to be an idiot, but if he does, I think it would be kind to respect his wishes.
It's still Intensity so if someone makes claims that i disagree with i can call them out on it if i want. Capiche?
It's capisce.
Where do you see yourself in the future? (A question for Benoit.)
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It's capisce.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Actually it's 'capiche', which is slang, taken from the Italian word 'capisci' which means "do you understand?", capiche? Also who's your question directed at? Am i to presume it's directed at me because you ask the question right after correcting me without making clear it's intended for someone else. Do you struggle with basic grammar, Mr pernickety?
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It's capisce.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Actually it's 'capiche', which is slang, taken from the Italian word 'capisci' which means "do you understand?", capiche? Also who's your question directed at? Am i to presume it's directed at me because you ask the question right after correcting me without making clear it's intended for someone else. Do you struggle with basic grammar, Mr pernickety?
I knew you would probably take that question as if it were directed towards you, which is why I have made some alterations to make it less ambiguous.
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Chronic drinking is not drinking in moderation so all you have proved is that you cant read simple sentences without getting them mixed up in your brain and jumping to wildly exaggerated conclusions.
Nowhere in the Wikipedia parts I quoted did it mention chronic drinking. Maybe you need to read.
I guess you're so adamant in proving me wrong so that you can continue drinking without worries. Those are always the kind that refuse to believe anything bad I say about alcohol. It's sad that people prefer to delusion themselves.
Benoit, do you like jeopardy? And if you do, why?
I looked up the word on dictionary.com, but I'm not sure what "jeopardy" is. But from what I can gather, no, I don't like it.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Probably still living at home, busy on my latest software project, or something.
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Chronic drinking is not drinking in moderation so all you have proved is that you cant read simple sentences without getting them mixed up in your brain and jumping to wildly exaggerated conclusions.
Nowhere in the Wikipedia parts I quoted did it mention chronic drinking. Maybe you need to read.
I guess you're so adamant in proving me wrong so that you can continue drinking without worries. Those are always the kind that refuse to believe anything bad I say about alcohol. It's sad that people prefer to delusion themselves.
Benoit, did you overlook this in your Wikipedia quote? I will highlight it in red for you.
Since you went the Wikipedia way, look at what I found on Wikipedia. ON THE SAME PAGE:
Ethanol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and reaches the brain.
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The CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant effect likely is due to ethanol's acting on the BK channels.[1] A BK channel is a calcium dependent potassium channel. Ethanol potentiates the activity of BK channels, which reduces the excitability of the neuron. [2] It has been known to act on GABA receptors, but this is probably just a secondary effect from activation of the BK channels. Its effect on GABA receptors is probably similar to the action of benzodiazepines such as diazepam. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, meaning it acts to slow down or inhibit nerve impulses. Ethanol increases the effectiveness of GABA acting through GABAA receptors. When used over a long time, ethanol changes the number and type of GABA receptors, and this is thought to be the cause of the violent withdrawal effects of alcoholics.
Ethanol also interferes with synaptic firing and causes the death of brain cells. This cell death is caused by an increased concentration of intracellular calcium which has several effects. It weakens the electrochemical gradient across the cell membranes. It is this gradient which is the motive force of membrane pumps and channels (cells, especially neurons, quickly die without proper membrane pump and channel function). Calcium also activates proteases that cause degradation of cell proteins.
There is also direct damage to cell membranes from free-radicals that are produced from the alcohol metabolism.
And:
The liver contains a special enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that breaks down alcohols into acetaldehyde, which is turned into acetic acid by the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, and then another enzyme converts the acetate into fats or carbon dioxide and water. The fats are mostly deposited locally which leads to the characteristic "beer belly". Chronic drinkers, however, so tax this metabolic pathway that things go awry: fatty acids build up as plaques in the capillaries around liver cells and those cells begin to die, which leads to the liver disease cirrhosis. The liver is part of the body's filtration system and if it is damaged then certain toxins build up thus leading to symptoms of jaundice.
Want more evidence?
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Nowhere in the Wikipedia parts I quoted did it mention chronic drinking. Maybe you need to read.
Chronic drinkers, however, so tax this metabolic pathway that things go awry: fatty acids build up as plaques in the capillaries around liver cells and those cells begin to die, which leads to the liver disease cirrhosis.
Maybe you have too much stress building up in your brain, hence the forgetfullness. Having the odd drink might help with that. In moderation, of course. ;)
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Benoit, do you like jeopardy? And if you do, why?
I looked up the word on dictionary.com, but I'm not sure what "jeopardy" is. But from what I can gather, no, I don't like it.
It's a TV show. You haven't missed anything.
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I don't know about you lot, but this discussion is making me thirsty. 8)
(http://www.dreamstime.com/thumb_3/10924820447OXYN1.jpg)
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Yeah. I'll get a beer or two tonight, watch the World Cup, and kill a few brain cells.
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I may be wrong about the the cyrrhosis, but the rest of my points still stand. We didn't evolve to assimilate alcohol, and it still causes brain damage.
Honestly now, what kind of warped logic is this? A toxic liquid is good in moderation but not in larger quantities? Get real.
I explained in detail why it's bad, and if you choose to delusion yourself, that's fine, but don't come yelling to me about how it's wrong when you can't even begin to explain in detail why it's wrong, and/or can only counter with things that don't counter my specific points.
Now, let's get on with the questions, please.
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Have you ever heard of dihydrogen monoxide, Benoit?
http://www.dhmo.org/dihydrogen-monoxide/
It is a liquid safe to ingest in moderate amounts but it will kill you if too much is ingested.
Have you ever heard of sodium chloride?
It can be ingested as an aqueous solution that is safe and beneficial in moderate amounts but toxic in larger quantities.
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Do you ever get tired of being told 'lighten up, you humourless twat'? :angel:
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Yes, very.
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
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Are you looking forward to the next Zelda game?
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
Hey peegai-
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I wanna get high, I wanna get high, I wanna get high... lalalalala...
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
unfortunately, the nit-picking and a list of demands are all we've seen so far. so who is the real benoit? what do you do for fun? whats your favourite joke? and the burning question, how did you end up mates with this gleeful flamer?
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
unfortunately, the nit-picking and a list of demands are all we've seen so far. so who is the real benoit? what do you do for fun? whats your favourite joke? and the burning question, how did you end up mates with this gleeful flamer?
Yay, bear!
I'm high today.
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
unfortunately, the nit-picking and a list of demands are all we've seen so far. so who is the real benoit? what do you do for fun? whats your favourite joke? and the burning question, how did you end up mates with this gleeful flamer?
Yay, bear!
I'm high today.
You high on life??
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Yes, very.
are you so tightly wound in real life? Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
People piss me off when they pick on Benoit (not blaming anyone here). All right, he can seem nit-picky at times, but I wouldn't have a better friend like him.
The "kewl" people can go fuck themselves for all I care.
unfortunately, the nit-picking and a list of demands are all we've seen so far. so who is the real benoit? what do you do for fun? whats your favourite joke? and the burning question, how did you end up mates with this gleeful flamer?
Yay, bear!
I'm high today.
You high on life??
I feel like a tree-hugging sissy marie after working in the garden.
Oh look, a flying squirrel! Magic.
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do you pronounce your name: Ben-wah.
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So Benoit how do You like Intensitysquared?
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Damn it! My reply didn't get posted. Stupid zomg-someone-posted-while-you-were-replying feature.
are you so tightly wound in real life?
Yes. I prefer to be in control of myself and, you know, be responsible, unlike many idiots.
Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
No. I'm not a big fan of music, and I didn't make the stupid decision to smoke.
Are you looking forward to the next Zelda game?
Yes, I'm looking forward to the next Legend of Zelda game. :) I think it's going to be good, since they've delayed it a couple times, which means that they're making sure that it's done well.
the nit-picking
The only one who was nit-picking here was the delusional pro-alcohol crowd.
a list of demands
I post a suggestion in the forum that is made exactly for that, clarify it, and suddenly it's a list of demands? Please stop being an asshole.
so who is the real benoit?
The one you're not going to see if people keep acting like bastards.
what do you do for fun?
I play video games.
whats your favourite joke?
I don't have one.
how did you end up mates with this gleeful flamer?
We both posted at Phantasy Star Cave MB, and then joined a Yahoo! group, Atypical Aspergers. From that point on, we got to know each other better.
do you pronounce your name: Ben-wah.
Yes. But the "e" is pronounced like the one in "computer".
So Benoit how do You like Intensitysquared?
Don't like it much at the moment.
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Do you not think its possible then for people to make informed decisions about their own life and still be responsible about it?
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so who is the real benoit?
The one you're not going to see if people keep acting like bastards.
Did peegai actually explain to you what Intensity was like before he suggested you join?
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Or did he just say "hey, Benoit, old chap, here's a place for you to nitpick on"?
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are you so tightly wound in real life?
Yes. I prefer to be in control of myself and, you know, be responsible, unlike many idiots.
Striking a balance is good for you mate... do you really want to burst a blood vessel before you're 25?
Do you just think 'Fuck it', stick some tunes on, and roll a fat one?
No. I'm not a big fan of music, and I didn't make the stupid decision to smoke.
/me is astonished and slightly shocked that someone isn't that arsed about music. Someone hold me, I'm going wobbly...
the nit-picking
The only one who was nit-picking here was the delusional pro-alcohol crowd.
meh. define 'delusional'... and if by crowd you mean everyone else here and most other adults, thatsh us. *hic*
a list of demands
I post a suggestion in the forum that is made exactly for that, clarify it, and suddenly it's a list of demands? Please stop being an asshole.
you first sweetheart. :-*
so who is the real benoit?
The one you're not going to see if people keep acting like bastards.
Hello, this is Intensity... didnt you read the sign on the way in? This is whe bastards playground, and the root of all evil according to my great and wise friend ascan. ;)
what do you do for fun?
I play video games.
woo, so you do have a hedonistic bone in your body. there's hope for you yet lad. I like car crash games, like Carmageddon from days of yore, and Burnout3: Takedown is my current favourite. BOOOMM!! 8)
whats your favourite joke?
I don't have one.
No? Any comedy shows/films/comic strips that make you snigger in an uncontrollable manner instead? ;D
One other question: do you think depicting those who make different and less cautious lifestyle choices to your own as reckless idiots and morons is reasonable, or endears you to others? Also, do you think they have more fun than you while slowly killing themselves - a worthwhile trade-off, perhaps? :angel:
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Do you not think its possible then for people to make informed decisions about their own life and still be responsible about it?
That depends.
Did peegai actually explain to you what Intensity was like before he suggested you join?
Yes.
Or did he just say "hey, Benoit, old chap, here's a place for you to nitpick on"?
No.
Striking a balance is good for you mate... do you really want to burst a blood vessel before you're 25?
Delusional crap again. There's no balance.
define 'delusional'
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/delusional
you first sweetheart.
I wasn't being an asshole. Unless defending your stance suddenly is being an asshole.
Hello, this is Intensity... didnt you read the sign on the way in? This is whe bastards playground, and the root of all evil according to my great and wise friend ascan.
You might want to change your sign, because it says something else.
Any comedy shows/films/comic strips that make you snigger in an uncontrollable manner instead?
I wouldn't say uncontrollable... But yes. Here's three:
Third Rock From The Sun
Boy Meets World
Married... With Children
do you think depicting those who make different and less cautious lifestyle choices to your own as reckless idiots and morons is reasonable, or endears you to others?
I only depict people who are pro-alcohol like that. So yes, it's reasonable.
No, I don't think it endears me to others, but that's not my goal either.
Also, do you think they have more fun than you while slowly killing themselves - a worthwhile trade-off, perhaps?
No and no.
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You are though holding up well here are You?
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Do you not think its possible then for people to make informed decisions about their own life and still be responsible about it?
That depends.
What does it depend on? Whether you think its a good idea, with your vast experience of life?
Striking a balance is good for you mate... do you really want to burst a blood vessel before you're 25?
Delusional crap again. There's no balance.
au contraire. don't blame me if you're a bundle of fucking nerves in ten years. Try adding a little eastern philosophy to your technical manuals and you'll see what I mean. ;)
define 'delusional'
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/delusional
A false belief or opinion
Nope. A difference of opinion, not false. At least not false according to most people, but we've been through that one. I respect your right not to drink alcohol, but not to look down your fucking nose at me while I do it. :P
you first sweetheart.
I wasn't being an asshole. Unless defending your stance suddenly is being an asshole.
ever hear the expression 'its not what you say, its the way that you say it?' it applies here.
Hello, this is Intensity... didnt you read the sign on the way in? This is the bastards playground, and the root of all evil according to my great and wise friend ascan.
You might want to change your sign, because it says something else.
Its implied in 'we stand for ...combative debate', and is self-evident from actually reading the forums . As for the ascan bit, that was sort of a joke; it might be fun to find one of his more lurid quotes though, and put it on the warning page as a kind of anti-recommendation. >:D
do you think depicting those who make different and less cautious lifestyle choices to your own as reckless idiots and morons is reasonable, or endears you to others?
I only depict people who are pro-alcohol like that. So yes, it's reasonable.
No, I don't think it endears me to others, but that's not my goal either.
question: if you're not bothered about being liked by others, why moan about people acting like bastards?
Slightly off topic but related - In case it hasn't become apparent, although Intensity is essentially a debate forum, offensive and juvenile banter and cheerfully insulting each other is what greases the wheels. Some of the smartarse responses your po-faced comments have provoked need to be viewed in that light, and in part as a challenge, so don't take it personally - Peegai's my favourite ginger lamer, so you can't be that bad. ;)
Also, do you think they have more fun than you while slowly killing themselves - a worthwhile trade-off, perhaps?
No and no.
Meh, everyone's different. Personally I'm the sort of person who does stuff 'because its there' - my curiosity and desire to experience life is stronger than my need for predictability and security. I don't think that makes me an idiot. Put it this way - I'd rather die in a car crash than die of boredom.
Okay, more questions, since I've been addressing your replies instead of 'asking Benoit' :D
if you could wish for anything, what would it be?
do you have any vices?
and how funny is this? (http://www.distaste.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fc.html)
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Slightly off topic but related - In case it hasn't become apparent, although Intensity is essentially a debate forum, offensive and juvenile banter and cheerfully insulting each other is what greases the wheels. Some of the smartarse responses your po-faced comments have provoked need to be viewed in that light, and in part as a challenge, so don't take it personally - Peegai's my favourite ginger lamer, so you can't be that bad. Wink
I wuv you.
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What does it depend on? Whether you think its a good idea, with your vast experience of life?
It's hard to answer, really. People will claim they know what they're doing, or that something is their choice, but that doesn't mean that they should be doing it, or that it's a good thing to do.
au contraire. don't blame me if you're a bundle of fucking nerves in ten years. Try adding a little eastern philosophy to your technical manuals and you'll see what I mean.
See, this is what I mean. You act as if without "a smoke" and alcohol, you can't handle life. To me, it would be a sign of weakness, that you can't handle it on your own, and need to rely on things with harmful side-effects to get through it. It's a broken argument.
I respect your right not to drink alcohol, but not to look down your fucking nose at me while I do it.
You have got to be kidding me. I mentioned why alcohol is bad, and what followed is a barrage of denial from the pro-alcohol crowd, and suggestions (most from you) to take it easy and not be anal about it. In other words, to join the crowd. You were doing everything -but- respecting my choice.
It's like this in life for many others as well. People who choose to drink generally don't get critique, but if someone mentions that (s)he has chosen not to drink, hoo boy! Everyone starts to look at you as if you're an anal imbecile who doesn't enjoy life.
It's quite striking when you learn that it should be the opposite, really.
ever hear the expression 'its not what you say, its the way that you say it?' it applies here.
I'll give you that one.
question: if you're not bothered about being liked by others, why moan about people acting like bastards?
Because it's that kind of behavior that is sending this world to hell. I'm indirectly affected by it, and have to live among them.
offensive and juvenile banter and cheerfully insulting each other is what greases the wheels
I can't be found for such things. I have nothing against acting crazy, but insulting others just for laughs seems very rude to me and a waste of time.
Put it this way - I'd rather die in a car crash than die of boredom.
That's assuming that life without acting reckless isn't interesting.
if you could wish for anything, what would it be?
Nothing, because I'd know that it wouldn't be real.
do you have any vices?
What are those?
and how funny is this?
I don't have Flash, and I'm not going to install it for you.
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What does it depend on? Whether you think its a good idea, with your vast experience of life?
It's hard to answer, really. People will claim they know what they're doing, or that something is their choice, but that doesn't mean that they should be doing it, or that it's a good thing to do.
this is incredibly arrogant.
au contraire. don't blame me if you're a bundle of fucking nerves in ten years. Try adding a little eastern philosophy to your technical manuals and you'll see what I mean.
See, this is what I mean. You act as if without "a smoke" and alcohol, you can't handle life. To me, it would be a sign of weakness, that you can't handle it on your own, and need to rely on things with harmful side-effects to get through it. It's a broken argument.
what does learning to take things a little less seriously and making space to relax have to do with needing a smoke/drink? thats why I suggested eastern philosophy. I think you've misunderstood my point.
I respect your right not to drink alcohol, but not to look down your fucking nose at me while I do it.
You have got to be kidding me. I mentioned why alcohol is bad, and what followed is a barrage of denial from the pro-alcohol crowd, and suggestions (most from you) to take it easy and not be anal about it. In other words, to join the crowd. You were doing everything -but- respecting my choice.
It's like this in life for many others as well. People who choose to drink generally don't get critique, but if someone mentions that (s)he has chosen not to drink, hoo boy! Everyone starts to look at you as if you're an anal imbecile who doesn't enjoy life.
I apologise for my irreverence. I found your tirade funny, however heartfelt it was.
It's quite striking when you learn that it should be the opposite, really.
Lets agree to disagree on that, since I have no wish to force booze down your throat, and you won't convince any of us who do enjoy the odd pint that we're insane to be doing it.
question: if you're not bothered about being liked by others, why moan about people acting like bastards?
Because it's that kind of behavior that is sending this world to hell. I'm indirectly affected by it, and have to live among them.
good point, I live surrounded by antisocial wankers. Its all in fun here though, on the nice clean interweb.
offensive and juvenile banter and cheerfully insulting each other is what greases the wheels
I can't be found for such things. I have nothing against acting crazy, but insulting others just for laughs seems very rude to me and a waste of time.
what can I say? we're immature.
Put it this way - I'd rather die in a car crash than die of boredom.
That's assuming that life without acting reckless isn't interesting.
Not quite, but I definitely get a kick from doing something risky. What gets your adrenalin flowing?
do you have any vices?
What are those?
bad habits, stuff you know you probably shouldn't do but enjoy doing anyway.
and how funny is this?
I don't have Flash, and I'm not going to install it for you.
sorry, thought most surfers had flash. no need to put yourself out on my account though, I just thought it might make you chuckle.
Do you like sci-fi? Any favourite authors?
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what does learning to take things a little less seriously and making space to relax have to do with needing a smoke/drink? thats why I suggested eastern philosophy. I think you've misunderstood my point.
I guess, but if you hadn't made those claims before in the context of drinking and even giving the example of having a smoke, I wouldn't have.
what can I say? we're immature.
Then why not grow up? And please don't answer that with the cliché "Because it isn't fun.".
Not quite, but I definitely get a kick from doing something risky. What gets your adrenalin flowing?
Not much aside from exciting moments in video games.
bad habits, stuff you know you probably shouldn't do but enjoy doing anyway.
I don't think I have any of those...
Do you like sci-fi? Any favourite authors?
I like sci-fi in video games, but when it comes to books, I have to say that I don't like reading books in general.
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have you ever sucked a dick?
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What do you do when you need to stimulate your creativity?
Where the hell did you come from?
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Where is Benoit lately?
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Where is Benoit lately?
Chatting to me on AIM right now.
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Where is Benoit lately?
Chatting to me on AIM right now.
He posted that he wanted to know 'lately'. Not in 29 days time. You buffoon.
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Where is Benoit lately?
Chatting to me on AIM right now.
He posted that he wanted to know 'lately'. Not in 29 days time. You buffoon.
Meh, fuck off. No-one answered for him.
And I was away, you bitch.
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would you the friend peegai spoke of, by any chance?
Yes. :)
Would you currently be pea using said friend's account?
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That was P, yes.
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That was P, yes.
Does that mean Benoit is now banned?
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That was P, yes.
Does that mean Benoit is now banned?
Yes, for the same reason as P. Your account is personal.
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Cue hardon having tantrum about the ban