You probably have your doubts, but it’s true. I’ve made a very good living off my successes in seeing the future.

You’ve probably caught a glimpse of the future once or twice yourself. Did you act on it? Did you kick yourself for not acting on it?

This thread has three objectives:
1. Bullshit detection.
2. Predictions.
3. How to benefit.

Bullshit:
A lie is something that is not true. Truth is telling what is. Bullshit doesn’t care what’s true or false, it has another objective. Bullshit can make you feel stupid, keep you poor, or even get you killed.

Predictions:
You see things every day. You hear reports, discover something in column “A” while you were looking for something in column “B.” A little light goes off in your head. A mysterious corner of your brain has just given you a glimpse of the future.

How to benefit:
“Thars Gold in California!”
Gold, unlike ideas (which will pop up in a million minds at the same time), can be hidden. John Sutter didn’t have much luck stopping the California gold rush which overran his land, so what makes you think keeping your insights into the future will work out any better? To learn and grow, ideas need fertile ground. In fact, ideas are the only group that is smarter than its parts.

Expand? Sure.

What's coming next. Are there opportunities? Can we make money from them? Make our lives better? Have more fun or just get the thrill of being right.

I wish I could start this thing with discussions about all the free file sharing on the internet and where it will lead, but “Bullshit Detection” should come first.

The Supernatural.
The supernatural is divided into two parts:
1. God.
2. The False gods.

GOD:
If you believe in God, look at who he told what, and why. The message was always the same: “Do the right thing, or else.” Sure, he had a few more detailed discussions with some of his favorites, but “Get the hell out of Sodom & Gomorrah” really just boils down to, “Do the right thing, or else.” He doesn’t give stock tips, winning lottery numbers, or tell you who he likes in the next election.

The False gods:
If you’re looking for bullshit, here’s where most of it is born. I call them politicians, but they’re not all in politics. During the Dark Ages they were running the Catholic Church, but today they’re in government, media, entertainment, even schools.

Their god is power. If you’re ever going to hit the jackpot on seeing what’s coming next, you have to recognize them.

If love, money, and even happiness is secondary to someone, that person will feed you bullshit every chance he gets. There may be some truth mixed in, but it’s intended to deceive you. “I did not have sex with that woman…” That is true if you believe a blowjob isn’t sex, but a non-bullshitter would have said, “She just gave me a blowjob. Hillary doesn’t give a shit, why should you?”

Truth walking with a bodyguard of lies is a military tactic used against the enemy. That should tell you what they think we are.

Sorting through bullshit and lining up the truths is dirty work, but it can be rewarding. Don’t try to save the world, just make your part of it a little better.

Figure out which cliff the bullshitters are sending people over and set up a parachute stand.

It’s like a formula, dude. Not as easy as the formula for the circumference of a circle or E=MC2, but a formula nonetheless.

Look back at your joking first response. First, let’s come up with a pretend formula. How’s this?

Ob-Bu=Op.

Ob equals your observations
Bu is Bullshit, which gives us “Observations minus Bullshit.”
That results in Op, opportunities.

If you’d subtracted the bullshit from the relationship how would it have turned out?

Since we’re dealing with two human beings you’ll need a very big shovel for the bullshit.

You first. What did you want? A relationship? Companionship? A steady piece of ass? Maybe you just wanted practice for when the right one came along. If you cut the bullshit you feed yourself you’ll be able to see the future.

For example:
“She’s not the one, but she’s hot and my friends think I’m a stud because I got her. Ego aside, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work out” Bingo, you’ve just seen through the bullshit and seen half the future.

Her. You’ll have to guess the answers to pretty much the same questions, try to sort out the bullshit, and be as honest with yourself as you can. What’s she looking for? Can you give it to her. Do you really care?

This might work, it might not. After all, personal relationships are the toughest. But here’s how I used pretty much the same thing in the simple field of making a living.

30-some years ago the U.S. Government said it was going to simplify the federal income tax forms. Back then most people did their own taxes. Observing (Ob) the process caused my bullshit meter to go off the scale. It was too easy. We leaned the new system and opened a tax service. We started that one without a penny to our names, but when the next glimpse of the future hit me I was able to buy in.

These things happen every day. You can miss a ton of them but still make out like a bandit. Just keep your bullshit meter on.

You guys play with computers and the Internet a lot. That means you know things lots of people don’t.

What’s a “Torrent?”

I didn’t know until a couple months ago. It looks like the old Napster or WinMX, but without someone to sue.

How will Torrents look in the future? How about outfits like, Megaupload? Are they part of a larger group of ways to download entertainment? I own a couple video stores and wonder if these download options are the death nell for that business.

I’m trying to guess the future as a defense of what I’ve got and to see how to get more.

If you sell parts of your life to someone else as a living with no intension of changing, none of this will make a lick of sense. Don’t worry about it. You’re part of the largest mob on the planet.

If you’re one of the few who wants to break free from that mob, there’s plenty of room out here. And coming up with one good guess as to what’s coming next is way beyond cool. What’s extra-cool is you don’t even have to be the first. Just spot which train is heading in the right direction and snag the caboose as it goes by.

Have you heard of any interesting businesses starting up? Have you spotted a trend that’s got you thinking?

Holy Cow!

$10 grand for a computer?

Several at that price?

Assuming you’re not jerking my chain, wow.

I always start small and test the shit out of my ideas before I commit any real money to them but I never want to be one of those naysayers who are always coming up with reasons why ideas won’t work. Don’t listen to them. They are the second to worst of the bullshitters.

First place for worst bullshit is the bullshit we feed ourselves. Look before you leap, be honest with yourself, and always cover your ass. (Unless there’s a cute she-male behind you.)

LMAO.

How’s this for a forum slogan?

AnimePhilia, the art forum where “cover your ass” takes on a whole new meaning.

I’m gonna enter it. Why not? Worst they can do is think I’m an ass hole.

Excellent post!

I’m kicking myself for not realizing that the first time I read it.

I’m passing my “smartest guy at AnimePhilia” crown to you for the following statement:

“…minus (bs) what are you trying to sell us on, an idea or what?”

You not only grasped the concept but instantly applied it to the subject. More importantly you expressed it clearly in the fewest words possible. I have GOT to learn how to do that!

“…how can we contribute to this concept?”

I’d like “observations” and ideas related to business and/or making money. But that’s just my agenda (agendas are the breeding grounds for bullshit).

You’ve already contributed by giving an example of the formula in action and an easy way to remember it.

I’ll look forward to any observations you make that you think have opportunities, even if they aren’t business related.

HELLO...Hello...hello

Is there anybody out there (out there)

Can anybody hear me? (hear me)

Is there anybody there?

The Wall - Pink Floyd

When I started reading this, I understood what Asph was saying- this is a nice statement, but what is the topic of discussion? As a thread on a message board it makes little sense to make a statement like that and expect discussion. So, (ob) topic in which there is little room to debate, minus (bs) what are you trying to sell us on, an idea or what? equals (op) how can we contribute to this concept?

Err... or something.

I wouldn't take it personally. There are a lot of people on a lot of forums, and it's easy to feel lost among the masses. I don't know what the problem was with the other forum, but I don't think anyone intentionally would ignore you here. Not that this is the greatest forum I've ever been on, but people here are generally polite and accepting.

1. Liar Paradox: A greek man walks up to you and says " All Greek's are Liars". Is he telling the truth or a lie?

a: He himself is a liar but not all greeks. Using an absolute like "all" usually creates a falsehood.

2. Grandfather Paradox: A time traveler goes in the past to kill his grandfather before his Grandmother was pregnant with the travelers father. What happens to the Traveler when He Kills his Grandpa?

a: An alternate time line is created where he was never born. The original timeline is unaltered because the past had already occured differently. That or all of spacetime ceases to exist. For our sake I hope it's #1.

3.(I made up) Can a Man Drown in the (well, fountain, pond etc) of Life?

a: Comsmith is right- a proverbial fountain of life increases longevity and does not make one immortal.

4. A cat always lands on it's feet. Buttered Toast Always lands buttered side Down. So what if A cat was falling with buttered toast strapped on its back (butter facing towards sky) ?

A: irrelevant because neither of these is true. I've seen a cat fall wrong and Mythbusters disproved the falling toast myth.

5.The below sentence is true.
The above sentence is False.

A: to quote Futurama, "She's caught in an endless goto loop and he's an idiot." This is just a variance on the "how do you keep and idiot busy" joke.

Now, what is the sound of one hand clapping? If a tree falls in the woods....?

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Bit Torrent is just slightly better than Bit Typhoon... i sometimes use Bit Tsunami but my connection isnt fast enough

i was also joking... i like azureus even though it runs on java

I tried reading most of the stories, but got kind of diappointed. Seems like most of the stories are written from the point of view of the guy being taken by surprise or being forced into the encounter initially. What I would like to see are more stories where the guy knows whats getting into him or what he's getting into.

Okay, here's the question. Is it better to just log on to the Stories portion of the forum and write the story as you go along or can you write the whole story and then cut and paste to the new thread part of Stories?

If we were to restrict the topic to just chains, I'd say Burger King. If anywhere, then Chips. Just a few miles up the road with a great variety of food at inexpensive prices.

Of all the cars I've owned it'd be a toss-up between the 66 Chevy Caprice and the 70 Ford Galaxy. Fave fantasy car would be the 66 Chevy Corvette coupe.

Actually, it is not clothes of any kind as it is shoes. Plenty of larger sizes in low heels and high heels, but they stop short in the 4" range. I went looking for something with an open toe pump or sandal that would show off the color I selected for my toe nails. They say select 2 sizes larger to fit men's feet. Well, I looked and the closest I could get in either style was 13 and I needed 14. That was only on the marginal styles too. If I looked at the styles I really thought were best, I never saw anything over a 12. Sigh! 5" heels are nice for special occasions, but a 4" is better for everyday wear.

Sigh! Found one listing for sandals w/4" heels, but no black available.

So many sites for clothes of all kinds. From everyday wear to really kinky.

If I felt like watching anything animated, I'd have to turn to my tape & DVD players. Nothing animated worth watching on tv anyway. As for the tape and DVD players, they'd be running Starblazers and Reboot.

I don't drink, so the drunk question doesn't apply. As for rape, if we're talking transsexuals, it couldn't be rape for me as I'd willing go along with her wanting to plow my South 40.

Yes, what are the responsibilites?

Congrats Comsmith as well from me!

simple but sweet and i know i am new here but i do enjoy this more then any other... small and feels like a local group of friends but i would be glad to help and read most of the blogs anyways

happy new years animephilia and everyone else.. lets have a great year!

hmm i love this place called five guys... best burgers and like a 1 more then a value menu burger... and omg they are huge with like no joke... 20 toppings for free.. only thing extra is bacon, cheese or and extra patty.

and the regular is a 2 patty burger and a jr is a single and that is cheaper then value... plus fry's ya small or large... small give you an 6oz cup and then they take anothe 6oz cut and pour them in the bag... so you got no joke like 50 fry's that are huge and you eat more of them out of the bag then the cup... look one up in your local area... =D

Well, prediction is something i'm rather good at, I knew, for example, that my ex was going to do the things she done before she even knew she was going to do them.

Otherwise, I've never had any other experiences. Please expand on the point of this topic?

I really dont understand dude...

I think i'm starting to follow your train of thought etc. But what i'm failing to understand is why you started this conversation, I dont have anything against it or anything and it's nice to have some real reading material for a change, and I have no idea how to expand on it at all. But I do understand, see things for what they really are, not for what you want them to be.

haha, you'd have to mention Torrents that made me type up a 300 word reply, then realise that I shouldnt be explaining that and I should stay on-topic.

Short Summery - everyone uses Bit Torrent, Bit Torrent is the most advanced form of the internet, even YouTube is based on Bit Torrent.

But, you mention starting up a business. I have helped many businesses start up (SGP, APM, APP, Sorry, cant be bothered to type the full names) and I plan on starting my own when I'm 21. At the age of 21 I get a very large pension due to my dad dieing, I plan on using that to buy a small building in Almerimar and set it up as a games centre. A very bloated and used idea, but the major difference is, I know what the frak i'm doing :P.

For example, most gaming centres use PCs based on the Intel Pentium 4 architecture because it's well known. They also normally buy OEM Machines to save time and money.
I however would build all the machine from scratch using the most advanced components in each machine. I mean, lets think about it, how much does the most advanced and realistic PC in the world cost to make? By realistic I mean, nothing stupid. Well, About £5,000 each. And we're talking eight processing cores, 4GB of RAM, Quad SLi Graphics etc. Not a lot of money really. thats about $10,000 each.

Anyway, all this twaddle cock out of the way, I have no idea how to contribute to this thread. You're obviously the most intelligent person on this forum. After all, posting this kinda stuff on a forum dedicated to Drawn Porn seams a little funny :P Anyway.
I want to join teh group... :P

We're talking about the network in general, not clients :P

uTorrent and Trasmission FTW

uTorrent for Windows, Azureus for Linux, Transmission for Macs, and now we're getting offtopic so, end of torrent discussion

Clarify, Sheanimale or the AnimePhilia stories forum?

Hey all, We need a new Moderator,

Due to my lack of time these days i've decided to start working on getting a dedicated member into the Position of Moderator, I of course will be Chief Moderator because i'm so cool, LOL.

Anyway, if you're interested reply, if you're not interested, dont reply, simple

I'll send all people that're interested a full list of responsibilities

I've compiled some basic rules and responsibilities, im very tried so it's not completely accurate but you'll understand, i hope.

D O W N L O A D - File type: PDF, Winblows users: Foxit Reader, Linux Users: IDK, Mac users: Preview/QuickView

I'd just like to say Congratulations to Comsmith, You're now a Moderator for AnimePhilia.

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Who said with great power comes great responsablity, whoever did Comsmith will kill them with his power!!!

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The great thing about being the only species that makes a distinction between right and wrong is that we can make up the rules for ourselves as we go along.

Sa souvraya niende misain ye = I am lost in my own mind

Yup you got some skillz in that man. I got to give you a point for that

I think he mean the forum because I read lot of them but I LIKE IT ALOT and I want to keep it that way

Don't know the site but this mini video is from Angel blade

This is like the third time someone post this...

We apreciate your effort but you should check previous stuff...