utopian Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a topic I would like to discuss. This is a perilous topic to say the least. It is very controversial, and the reason I want to speak with a philosopher king about it is because it is so difficult to traverse, I cannot determine a logical conclusion to the issue myself. Talking to Steph about it would be nice, but I dont think he would like to take on the issue, certainly not publicly. I could post it on the forums, but while the people here on average certainly seem to be a step above the common rabble, there are still people here whom I have concerns about if I were to post this topic publicly. The only people left I could discuss this with would be someone recognized with skill in philosophy that is not a "top dog", meaning a philosopher king here. If any or all of you philosopher kings would be willing to discuss this with me, please send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percentient Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Donator status doesn't imply recognition. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agalloch Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What do you mean by "concerns"? You are welcome to ignore any posts you think aren't contributing, and respond only to those you find stimulating. Monitoring the forum for worse content than that is the job of the moderators. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You could ask anybody in particular over PM that you like. If there's somebody who's posts seem particularly insightful or helpful or relevant to your issue, then it doesn't hurt to ask. I don't understand why more people don't do that. It's always nice to see messages in my inbox from FDR folk. And yea, what percentient said. The cool badges with crowns on them are cool, but it doesn't necessarily mean anything about a level of participation, insight or knowledge. Except for me. I'm a freakin' genius. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMX2010 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 And yea, what percentient said. The cool badges with crowns on them are cool, but it doesn't necessarily mean anything about a level of participation, insight or knowledge. Except for me. I'm a freakin' genius. This is completely true, but you're also way too nice. He should learn from me, a self-described womanizer-in-training and aspiring super-troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tservitive Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The cool badges with crowns on them are cool, but it doesn't necessarily mean anything about a level of participation, insight or knowledge. Except for me. I'm a freakin' genius. Hail to the king, baby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpahmad Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Kevin, don't ruin everyone's fun. We are PHILOSOPHER KINGS! We are the creme of the crop, direct descendants of Plato and Aristotle. The fountain of knowledge starts here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utopian Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Oh, is the philosopher king status a donater item? I mean, I was listening to Stef's real time relationships, and he gave thanks to the philosopher kings for reviewing his work. I imagine that is because he has recognized their skill in philosophy, which is why I wanted to speak to just them. I am not looking for a "debate". There are plenty of fools on here looking for a "debate" with the intention of winning the debate whether they are right or wrong. I am looking for TRUTH. Truth I can't find myself, and which may not be found in someone looking for a debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobin Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yeah, the Badges are just showing your donor status. Not proof of any skill as a philosopher. Although statistically speaking, most people who donate more are usually longer time listeners as well and as such usually have quite good with philosophy and self-knowledge and emapthizing with people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederik Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am looking for TRUTH. Truth I can't find myself, and which may not be found in someone looking for a debate. Geez, you are so right in that not everybody is about the truth. Seriously. It's also quite depressing, but hey - this is the world we live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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