The Truth, the whole truth

And nothing but the truth. Sure, you have no means of verifying the veracity of my statements, but why would I go to extraordinary lengths to conjure this? If there is a post where one provides an introduction, I do not know, so I take the liberty to do that here.

While now in my dotage, I do not need to, nor will take lip lying down it's a mode in which I do not especially like to operate and it gives me little pleasure to participate in bouts of verbal fisticuffs. Hence, I reveal just a small part of where my interests lie (more only on as as-needed basis, if I even continue here) in the hopes of a truce. I cannot imagine 'who the hell is she' hasn't crossed your minds.

If you're nice, MK might tell you all of this ...

That is what fuelled my interest in biology on a large scale (if only I had shown such enthusiasm during my undergrad years) including neuroscience and its offshoots such as neurophilosophy (hence that other quip). I've always been a voracious reader of many things (including, like any woman worth her salt - fashion). I read not serially but in parallel and am currently wading through a couple of books on neuroscience that deal with an understanding of the components and basis of consciousness; and one on evolutionary biology.

As you see, I cannot write in sound-bites. I have absolutely not set out to expressly hurt feelings with what I say. I have some to offer and a whole lot more to learn.

Obviously you are well read and doing well in life. That's no mean achievement. You should be proud of yourself and I am sure your people are proud of you.

If I were you I would survey the field to see if there is anybody around who could potentially be on the same page with me. If I don't find anybody, I would be left with two options
a) Speak to the others in their language, even if it means watering down my words and thought processes to their plateau (I am not saying higher or lower, just a different plateau)
b) move on.

If you go with the first option, then be prepared as some members get chatty and some replies go off in tangents while some even seem completely disconnected. It's very likely that you won't always find yourself engaging others in a meaningful, purposeful debate.

Finally, if you don't mind my saying so: being loquacious is one thing. Being discourteous when others are sincerely inquiring as to what exactly you want to talk about given the multitude of sub-topics that seem to be generously peppered through out your posts is another.

Good luck!

Originally posted by: Mister.K.

a) Speak to the others in their language, even if it means watering down my words and thought processes to their plateau (I am not saying higher or lower, just a different plateau)
b) move on.

Finally, if you don't mind my saying so: being loquacious is one thing. Being discourteous when others are sincerely inquiring as to what exactly you want to talk about given the multitude of sub-topics that seem to be generously peppered through out your posts is another.

Thanks Mister K.


I am on this one. The problem is not me not interested to discuss what SVale is all up for. The problem is that I do not UNDERSTAND almost all parts of it.

It'd be nice participating in something I understand. Worry is, I've not got a head or tail of the last two topics you posted Vale. And since I cannot understand, I cannot participate! 😕

If I were you I would survey the field to see if there is anybody around who could potentially be on the same page with me. If I don't find anybody, I would be left with two options
a) Speak to the others in their language, even if it means watering down my words and thought processes to their plateau (I am not saying higher or lower, just a different plateau)
b) move on.

I understand what you are saying. But once you assume command of your ship (or a thread that you originated, in this case), you should be prepared to steer it to safety even in the face of rough weather, rough seas, icebergs and pirate attacks. How you do it is up to you.

It's not important who said what. It's a virtual world so who cares, right?! The ones who pissed you off won't exactly be dining with you, that's for sure.

I don't know about you but if it's terribly important for me to have a good debate with others I would probably turn a blind eye to a couple of "miscreants" and trust that the mods will jump in, if need be. But otherwise, if you make a point the right way, I do know a bunch of people here on DM who could satisfy your appetite for a fulfilling discussion. Count me out of that group though, I have other interests. I would chip in with my views once in a while (depending on how strongly I feel bout the topic) but that's about it.

Lastly, I would like to point out that, and you will have to excuse me for saying this, the verbosity of your replies is probably putting people off. So, as an analogy, if I decide to go to the beach, I wouldn't be wearing my 3 piece vested suit. I would reserve it for special occasions.

Hello SValeCalGal thanks for sticking around.

Originally posted by: SValeCalGal

So, tell me what interests you ... after all I cannot introduce a subject unless I get a feel for where peoples' interests lie ...

No matter how rich your vocabulary is, if you cant communicate your writings to the other members , then it's like the gold chest that's hidden in the house (or should I say abode) of Homer Simpson.

anyway , I like your writing style a lot :)

Thanks for introducing yourself. Its good to know about DM members.

you should be prepared to steer it to safety even in the face of rough weather, rough seas, icebergs and pirate attacks.