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by Republic of Canador » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:23 pm
Lichian wrote:Don't go. Stay at home. If forced to go, pray that you don't mess up. Pray that the government doesn't see you. And pray that you don't just end up getting shot for fun.
by Valystria » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:27 pm
The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:Valystria wrote:
The economic resources would be redirected elsewhere.
Where?
Halloween doesn't have its own character.
Easter is too small.
Back to School sales are falling.
Valentines day is too exclusive.
And every other holiday is too small.
Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
Cinia wrote:Is this whole thread a joke? There is no adverse repercussions for telling your children that Santa is real. The whole idea of Santa is to trick your kids into being good the entire year so Santa will bring them presents. Other than just "tricking" them which may be an invasion of trust, but whatever. Plus it gives those children the childhood wonderment that is magical to them and necessary to some. I don't see a problem with it.
Calimama wrote:Then make a better argument than "You are mistaken...or This is a pressing issue...or Children shouldn't have to be imposed on..." People are making much better arguments than what you are saying.
Valyrian Freeholds wrote:I mean god is a criminal character! He's committed genocide! He should be banned!
This is dumb, the whole story of Santa Claus is a nice thing that given kids good feeling and excitement for the holidays. Sure the bubble bursts but people get over it, clearly, Infected Mushroom and Valystria went through bad Santa Isn't Real phases,
by Nilla Wayfarers » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:30 pm
The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
The Greatest GA Resolution Author Ever wrote:Due to more of the Econmy using computers instead of Paper The Manufactoring for paper prducts shpuld decrease because were wasting rescources on paper ad more paper is being thrown in the trash
by Immoren » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:30 pm
The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:Halloween doesn't have its own character.
Valystria wrote:The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:
Where?
Halloween doesn't have its own character.
Easter is too small.
Back to School sales are falling.
Valentines day is too exclusive.
And every other holiday is too small.
Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
Why would it be devastating? Christmas would remain. Christmas shopping would remain. The only difference is there wouldn't be a Santa.Cinia wrote:Is this whole thread a joke? There is no adverse repercussions for telling your children that Santa is real. The whole idea of Santa is to trick your kids into being good the entire year so Santa will bring them presents. Other than just "tricking" them which may be an invasion of trust, but whatever. Plus it gives those children the childhood wonderment that is magical to them and necessary to some. I don't see a problem with it.
It's unethical to swindle children into believing in the existence of a fictional character.Calimama wrote:Then make a better argument than "You are mistaken...or This is a pressing issue...or Children shouldn't have to be imposed on..." People are making much better arguments than what you are saying.
"You are mistaken" was in response to someone who believes IM isn't sincere.
"The ritual of Santa shouldn't be imposed upon children" stands up on its own merits. If people want to take part in Santa without having been lied into believing Santa is real, there would be far less reason to ban Santa.
It is a pressing issue. It affects countless numbers of people from an early age and happens again every year.Valyrian Freeholds wrote:I mean god is a criminal character! He's committed genocide! He should be banned!
This is dumb, the whole story of Santa Claus is a nice thing that given kids good feeling and excitement for the holidays. Sure the bubble bursts but people get over it, clearly, Infected Mushroom and Valystria went through bad Santa Isn't Real phases,
Neither of us went through that.
It isn't about me. It's about building a more ethical society.
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Immoren » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:31 pm
Nilla Wayfarers wrote:The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
Haha... No.
Santa Claus is what parents use to scare their children into being kind and respectful from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
He's more of a threat than an economic symbol. He only exists because the Coca-Cola Company wanted a jolly red old man drinking their products plastered on television and billboards.
We can go without him.
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Fartsniffage » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:34 pm
by Nilla Wayfarers » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:34 pm
Immoren wrote:Nilla Wayfarers wrote:Haha... No.
Santa Claus is what parents use to scare their children into being kind and respectful from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
He's more of a threat than an economic symbol. He only exists because the Coca-Cola Company wanted a jolly red old man drinking their products plastered on television and billboards.
We can go without him.
Santa is older than Coca-Cola.
Santa is simply newest incarnation of the oden the gift giver.
The Greatest GA Resolution Author Ever wrote:Due to more of the Econmy using computers instead of Paper The Manufactoring for paper prducts shpuld decrease because were wasting rescources on paper ad more paper is being thrown in the trash
by Calimama » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:35 pm
Valystria wrote:The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:
Where?
Halloween doesn't have its own character.
Easter is too small.
Back to School sales are falling.
Valentines day is too exclusive.
And every other holiday is too small.
Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
Why would it be devastating? Christmas would remain. Christmas shopping would remain. The only difference is there wouldn't be a Santa.Cinia wrote:Is this whole thread a joke? There is no adverse repercussions for telling your children that Santa is real. The whole idea of Santa is to trick your kids into being good the entire year so Santa will bring them presents. Other than just "tricking" them which may be an invasion of trust, but whatever. Plus it gives those children the childhood wonderment that is magical to them and necessary to some. I don't see a problem with it.
It's unethical to swindle children into believing in the existence of a fictional character.Calimama wrote:Then make a better argument than "You are mistaken...or This is a pressing issue...or Children shouldn't have to be imposed on..." People are making much better arguments than what you are saying.
"You are mistaken" was in response to someone who believes IM isn't sincere.
"The ritual of Santa shouldn't be imposed upon children" stands up on its own merits. If people want to take part in Santa without having been lied into believing Santa is real, there would be far less reason to ban Santa.
It is a pressing issue. It affects countless numbers of people from an early age and happens again every year.Valyrian Freeholds wrote:I mean god is a criminal character! He's committed genocide! He should be banned!
This is dumb, the whole story of Santa Claus is a nice thing that given kids good feeling and excitement for the holidays. Sure the bubble bursts but people get over it, clearly, Infected Mushroom and Valystria went through bad Santa Isn't Real phases,
Neither of us went through that.
It isn't about me. It's about building a more ethical society.
by The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:35 pm
Valystria wrote:The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp wrote:
Where?
Halloween doesn't have its own character.
Easter is too small.
Back to School sales are falling.
Valentines day is too exclusive.
And every other holiday is too small.
Killing off Santa will have a devastating effect on the economy.
Why would it be devastating? Christmas would remain. Christmas shopping would remain. The only difference is there wouldn't be a Santa.
by The Greater Ohio Valley » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:36 pm
by The Alma Mater » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:36 pm
by Immoren » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:37 pm
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:38 pm
by The Alma Mater » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:39 pm
by Immoren » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:41 pm
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Nilla Wayfarers » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:41 pm
The Alma Mater wrote:Nilla Wayfarers wrote:I'm talking about the heavy-set, rosy-cheeked, ho-ho-ho Santa with the blood-red fur coat and pants.
That's what Coca-Cola did.
Nope, that image of Santa predates the Coca Cola campaign by at least 30 years.
Of course, it is true that Coca Cola made it the most popular one.
The Greatest GA Resolution Author Ever wrote:Due to more of the Econmy using computers instead of Paper The Manufactoring for paper prducts shpuld decrease because were wasting rescources on paper ad more paper is being thrown in the trash
by Immoren » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:43 pm
Nilla Wayfarers wrote:The Alma Mater wrote:
Nope, that image of Santa predates the Coca Cola campaign by at least 30 years.
Of course, it is true that Coca Cola made it the most popular one.
Hm. Good to find out. I still blame the company that drugged their drinks
By the way, I don't honestly want to get rid of Santa... I didn't find it very inspiring.
Can anyone explain why exactly he's so horrible?
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Hurdegaryp » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:14 pm
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.
by Personal Freedom » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:23 pm
by Kannap » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:33 pm
by Personal Freedom » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:34 pm
by Kannap » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:41 pm
Personal Freedom wrote:Hurdegaryp wrote:Since that principle works perfectly fine for organized religion, it is hard to disagree with that logic.
What about female Santa type characters?
by Kannap » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:41 pm
Personal Freedom wrote:Kannap wrote:
He actually stole one of the stripes from the original American flag to make his suit. Obviously.
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