But is flat earth worth discussing? Its very clearly done and dusted, if you come in here spouting endless flat earth claims, and don't read the evidence showing you are wrong, should you not be banned?
If it isn't worth discussing, then don't. I'll admit to having been sucked into some discussions that seem silly in retrospect, but that's on me. I wouldn't want to see people being banned to protect me from my own stupidity. At some point a ban is necessary, but it is a drastic step that I'd like to see reserved for the most egregious cases.
I'll admit to having been sucked into some discussions that seem silly in retrospect, but that's on me.In spite of what George Bernard Shaw said, sometimes it's fun to get down in the mud and wrestle with the pig. For a while, anyway.
But is flat earth worth discussing? Its very clearly done and dusted, if you come in here spouting endless flat earth claims, and don't read the evidence showing you are wrong, should you not be banned?
If it isn't worth discussing, then don't. I'll admit to having been sucked into some discussions that seem silly in retrospect, but that's on me. I wouldn't want to see people being banned to protect me from my own stupidity. At some point a ban is necessary, but it is a drastic step that I'd like to see reserved for the most egregious cases.
I noticed this topic is a 'Fast Mover', not sure if maybe there is a web site term for that kind of topic ?
At any rate any response I've had for EPAIII for example gets old and with many other newer responders so sorry if my comments are dated, somewhat (it's only a matter of some minutes).
My comment, RE: Antivax'er labels put on people:
Got the usual seasonal FLU SHOT, first off it made my shoulder muscle really sore! But now, that whole, left arm is weak and sore...the shot was in September...more than 3 months should have been sufficient for the arm muscles to recover.
Thing is, I'm reluctant to bring the subject up, as folks are SOOO propagandized these days, (it's like a kindergarten play-pen out there these days). I'll be labeled as an anti-vaxxing etc.etc.etc. with about 40 'slanderous' fictional labels, like racist etc.etc.etc.
Powerful politician (you'd rec the name) using terms like 'mis-dis-information' a humourous yet pathetic symptom, of the modern stereotype Really Smart Dumb-ass ...prosecutor, doctor, Governor.
So I'm intimidated. Not by some individual, but I'd just rather skip the accusations; 'Anti-vax' etc. etc. Many folks like me have gone underground these days.
The News is saying that it's a Social Virus type affliction...then they flash a 'CoronaVirus' looking round foam thingy, to make their point.
So clever; that foam thingy, lifted straight out of the 'Covid19' images folder.
I usually SKIP the seasonal shots, altogether
The current litmus test is the Whirlpool forums (whirlpool.net.au).
[... and there we have it. Changing the post to make it look like people are disagreeing with you. There was no need to edit the original post when you can just add your new argument inline.
Awkward question: should someone be allowed to continue beligerantly encouraging other people (especially beginners) to do things that are generally acknowledged to be dangerous?
We have a specifc rule about safety for that very reason. It's only been used once or twice, but it's there.
Everyone's level of "dangerous" is different. I famously say that anything over 12VDC scares the shit out of me. Then you have Electroboom and Photonic Induction.
A 12V car battery scares me in the wrong circumstances: drop metal across that and see how much disappears as vapour and blobs. Metal bracelets and necklaces are verboten EDIT: 2n3055 mentioned another classic: wrenches.
OTOH I have secondary school physics equipment where there is 230-400V (controlled by front panel potentiometer) on an exposed terminal. Touching that terminal with a finger causes the dekatron counters to spin It has a 5Mohm resistor in series, which is required so that a Geiger-Muller tube discharge generates a pulse, which is counted.
The particular problem encountered here is people telling beginners that floating a scope is OK, and that traditional scope probes are OK when connected to the mains. They never add the necessary pre-conditions, and - disgracefully IMHO - often belittle or deny them.
The current litmus test is the Whirlpool forums (whirlpool.net.au).Interesting you mention whirlpool moderation. Whirlpool locks threads for ongoing "thread vandalism", where the OP heavily edits their posts well after the fact, often to change the entire context of their argument, especially in situations where the OP is being heavily criticised.
I just noticed an instance of "thread vandalism" here:[... and there we have it. Changing the post to make it look like people are disagreeing with you. There was no need to edit the original post when you can just add your new argument inline.
When I had Covid, a month or so back, it affected my balance a bit, & while feeding the dogs, I fell, hurting my back on the metal tubing of the dog bed.
It was very sore, but only indirectly connected to Covid.
I do feel that Covid enhanced the pain & prolonged it, but it is "just a feeling".
Confusing coincidence with causality has caused a lot of witch hunts (real ones) in the past.
Got the usual seasonal FLU SHOT, first off it made my shoulder muscle really sore! But now, that whole, left arm is weak and sore...the shot was in September...more than 3 months should have been sufficient for the arm muscles to recover.
And now the question is, what if everyone is wrong?
We are in a simulation anyway.
...Chronic illness sucks.
Imagine how electrodacus feels!
The current litmus test is the Whirlpool forums (whirlpool.net.au).Interesting you mention whirlpool moderation. Whirlpool locks threads for ongoing "thread vandalism", where the OP heavily edits their posts well after the fact, often to change the entire context of their argument, especially in situations where the OP is being heavily criticised.
I just noticed an instance of "thread vandalism" here:[... and there we have it. Changing the post to make it look like people are disagreeing with you. There was no need to edit the original post when you can just add your new argument inline.
My point is that the patient shouldn't really be the last bastion of common sense, (leaving the personal gripes out of direct discussion.)
It's nice to track and verify any decisions, hopefully using common sense, but a patient shouldn't be first middle and last 'care expert'.
I mean, heck, I can't legally prescribe medications, some of which are very dangerous.
I recommend using *extreme* caution when exercising "common sense". There's tons of shit that common sense gets 100% wrong - and plenty of it will kill you.
The particular problem encountered here is people telling beginners that floating a scope is OK, and that traditional scope probes are OK when connected to the mains. They never add the necessary pre-conditions, and - disgracefully IMHO - often belittle or deny them.
I hadn't spotted this thread, but I like seeing that the mods have locked it
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/isolation-of-the-oscilloscope-from-the-mains-with-two-transformers/msg5244183/#msg5244183
I hadn't spotted this thread, but I like seeing that the mods have locked it
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/isolation-of-the-oscilloscope-from-the-mains-with-two-transformers/msg5244183/#msg5244183
I was annoyed with the OP and done with the thread after his response to my query about fuses, but I really don't see why the thread needed locking. Thread locks and bans are certainly necessary at times when they drift off course, but this one had merely drifted into a conversation regarding the details of his control circuit. Perhaps there is more to the story.
Knowledge of physics at university level is sufficient to avoid making such stupid mistakes.
I don't have time to watch such stupid videos, made by donkeys who want to become famous on the Internet by posting such bullshit.
Knowledge of physics at university level is sufficient to avoid making such stupid mistakes.
...Chronic illness sucks.
Imagine how electrodacus feels!
Depends on his awareness of it.
I partially was to blame, for posting regarding fears of being labeled or mis-labled). Lol, let em speculate.
I told you in the PM that I wasn't there to judge you or out you - and I didn't. So I can't see what your problem is.QuoteSo, it happen, here, as I got the immediate question posed..."Was I a 'John Smith' supporter, wishing to create a 'Monarchy', somehow by way of a vaccination science comment ?"
Ridiculous, but that makes my point right here!
I don't see how it makes your point. I asked you straight up. You didn't answer. But you didn't say "I'd rather not answer". In fact it seemed you invited me to get into a much deeper conversation with you on the topic. I'll be happy to post the exchange if there's some doubt about that. Because you failed to answer, I asked again on our next exchange. You confirmed my suspicion. So if your point is that not all people with vax concerns are Trumpers (and I know that not all are), this sure as hell didn't prove your point.QuoteBut also, I now realize that the PM messages can be an avenue for those wishing to bypass the forum standards. Not good.
Perhaps I'm not familiar with the "forum standards" you're speaking of. I thought it best not to start a whole new tangent based on your delusional take on the vaccine. And I thought you'd be more comfortable discussing it via PM. Seems I was right.
If the object was to keep your MAGA status a secret so that people might take you seriously about anything, ever... why the hell would you post this!?QuoteA SORE ARM does not = Monarchy advocation
Although it clearly does in your case.QuoteThank you (Spork)
De nada!
I hadn't spotted this thread, but I like seeing that the mods have locked it
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/isolation-of-the-oscilloscope-from-the-mains-with-two-transformers/msg5244183/#msg5244183
I was annoyed with the OP and done with the thread after his response to my query about fuses, but I really don't see why the thread needed locking. Thread locks and bans are certainly necessary at times when they drift off course, but this one had merely drifted into a conversation regarding the details of his control circuit. Perhaps there is more to the story.