Rum. Rum is good.

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While I can take lj-seek or leave it, personally speaking, I still don't find the look of the profile anything less than revolting. Ugh !

Mmmmmm ... will watch Ind-Oz cricket today. HEE HEE !!





(People I have friended - Don't arsk about the next bit)

Also ... planning for a well organised email to a p__mouth newsrag soon. Wiff piccieZ ! And possibly the posting of a spork ;D Btw, I do wish people --- in this case Miss Banerjee, who I've had occasion to mention before --- would understand the difference between anorexia and full-blown HIV, no matter how much you've been lied to *Headdesk*


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Right, then. Greenpeace. One of their fund-raising parties stopped me yesterday on the street and began giving me this spiel about Olive Ridleys and global warming.
All very well, I suppose, but when I asked what were they doing about the one-horned Rhinoceros (and other animals) in Kaziranga and Manas (and other smaller protected places close to these reserves) getting drowned in the current floods, all that fellow mumbled was ‘We have our specified projects.’

Yet.

Another.

Bleeding !

Corporate !!

GAH !!!

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Please Do My POLL !


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"I am Diogenes the Dog. I nuzzle the kind, bark at the greedy and bite scoundrels."
- Diogenes of Sinope (c. 408-323 B.C.) [He'd use a lantern by daylight, explaining that he was searching for an honest man.]


"Knowledge is as useful to the foolish as mirrors are to the blind."

"Whores shun the company of poor men, citizens never support a weak ruler and birds don't build nests on a tree that doesn't bear fruits."

"Never ever share your secrets with anybody. If you do, you will be destroyed."

- Chanakya (Vishnugupta, Political Scientist, Bharatavarsha, 4th Century B.C.)... More here ...



( More cynics ... )

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( Interesting definitions ... )

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So, then ... finishing off with ...

The Official Cynic's Self-Test


Which evaluated me as :-

You're a world-class cynic.
In fact, you could have written The Cynic's Dictionary yourself ! Be sure to read it, anyway. Go to the sample definitions and, while you're at it, order a copy of the book for yourself.

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Today is the 144th Birth Anniversary of Narendranath Datta, who, in his later years, was known as Swami Vivekananda.


Happy Birthday, Naren ! You made yourself unforgettable.

:)




Narendranath Datta / Swami Vivekananda

( About Naren ... )

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A very, very important note to self re several earlier posts that had been objected to by things-that-helped-me-remove-them-(thank-the-Gods !)-from-my-f'd-list :-

'If it wasn't always locked then rules allow it's posting here. If anyone happens to have a copy ;)'

- oulangi, 2006-12-31 17:35


HAHAHA ! h, b, f, a, m, k, s, l, w, x, t, etc. ? HA HA HA !

All those curious and interesting originally public-posts by these things (h, b, f, a, m, k, s, l, w, x, t, etc. ?) will all be publicly featured now for display to whoever needs to consult them in the near and far futures.

HA HA HA !



Hee Hee I can gloat after all ! *Feels vewy Voldemort-y* *Polishes yew and foenix-tail-feather wand happily*

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Edit :-

May I repeat that this post has nothing whatsoever to do with anyone in my friended list ? Frankly, if anyone from the friended-list feels compelled to comment here, please do so after checking my friended-list.
May I also point out that this post is a continuous entirety and not a conglomerate of fragmented parts ?
May I mention that when I post something sourced from somewhere else, I try my best to provide a reference-link to said source ?
Finally, may I state that this post pertains to me and certain-few-people-NOT-in-my-friended-list, and to no one else ?



God ! *Headdesk*

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Year - end.
Interesting year. Yes. Definitely.



First --- Thank You – s in chronological order : -


( Here goes … )





( Let's get on, then … )





( And then … )

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( Havelock Score Check ... )


Daresay that's why counterplanning's making me all nice and comfily warm ... *Smirk*

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somigliana

Has Had Some Of The Icons She Made

(http://somigliana.livejournal.com/54440.html, dated 31 May, 2006)

Stolen

and Presented By The Thief (mothpie)

As His/Her Own Work (http://mothpie.livejournal.com/238364.html, dated 7 Oct, 2006).

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What am I ?

A definition.


What is my definition ?

My definition is my choices.


If I don't defend my choices ?

Then I become Nothing.

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Why was Thebes destroyed ?

Why leave Pella ?

Why say 'So would I, if I were you ?'

Why was Persepolis destroyed ?

Why not Bessus ?

Why Puru and not Ambhi ?

Why Roshane ?

Why Shirin ?

Why turn back West from the 'Land of The Seven Rivers' ?

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Shall be back on lj after another 4 / 5 days ...


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NATURAL PREDATORS Of TROLLS !

Trolls have certain naturally-occurring enemies. Among them are :

Troll Bashers : The worst enemy of trolls, Troll Bashers appear to possess an almost pathological hatred for trolls. Fully aware of the tools and tactics of trolling, Troll Bashers expose trolls whenever they see them. Often the first to identify Contrarians, and unforgiving in the pursuit of Deceptives, Troll Bashers are experienced and venomous. Often accused of being trolls themselves, Troll Bashers understand the difference between the initiation of trolling and the retaliation against it – and believe any amount of retaliatory abuse is justified when a troll rears its ugly head.


;D


Dat's Me ! Teh Troll-Basher ! Ha Ha Ha !


'slong's 'm On Roundworld, Ofcourse !


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[Some Excerpts From Sites With Definitions And Descriptions Of Trollish Behaviour :


Often, a person will post a sincere message about which he is emotionally sensitive. Skillful trolls know that an easy way to upset the person is to falsely claim that they are a "troll." In forums where most users are similar to each other, outsiders may be perceived as trolls simply because they do not fit into the social norms of that group. It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between a user who merely has different values, views, or ideas, and a user who is intentionally trolling. This can lead to genuinely hostile behavior, including flame wars. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll)

Classic Troll Tactic Number 6 : Have a tantrum. When all their other tricks are exhausted, Classic Trolls will become angry and start shouting. Often they revert to Vulgar Trolls when this happens.

Classic Troll Tactic Number 7 : The insincere apology. Similar to Tactic 4, this involves pretending to repent for one's trolling and is accompanied often by great melodrama. Insincere troll apologists hope that they'll be forgiven if only they act disgusted enough with their own behavior.

Contrarian Troll Warning Sign Number Four : Accusing the accusers. When confronted with their trolling, trolls immediately respond that it is the accusers who are trolls (see Natural Predators below). Often the Contrarian will single out his most vocal opponent and claim that while he can respect his other opponents, this one in particular is beneath his notice.

Contrarian Warning Sign Number Five : Attempts to condescend. Pursued by Troll Bashers (see Natural Predators below), the Contrarian will seek refuge in condescending remarks that repeatedly scorn his or her critics as beneath notice – all the while continuing to respond to them.

Contrarian Warning Sign Number Six : One distinctive mark of Contrarian Trolls is that every thread in which they dissent quickly devolves into a debate about who is trolling whom.

Sophist Trolls : are an extremely hostile and intolerant species.
When confronted by opinions with which they do not agree – particularly when they do not see any means of successfully arguing their contrary views – Sophists resort (repeatedly) to a variety of intellectually dishonest tactics. Most often, this is characterized by an overly snide, condescending, patronizing attitude. Philotrolls consider anyone with whom they do not agree to be "immature,"

The Mutt : Alternatively known as Dogs or Yapping Dogs. Mutts are pack animals characterized by their loud barking – vociferous, repetitive, usually ignorant and irrational criticism of anything and anyone they do not like. Mutts frequently become obsessed with a few or even a single poster with whom they disagree, often for purely personal reasons. Like a dog gnawing at a bone, the Mutt will attack the object of its ire over and over again, making a fool of itself in the eyes of those who understand such childish behavior for what it is. Often one Mutt in a group of Yapping Dogs will act as the alpha of the pack, while the others chime in to voice their mindless (but loud) support for their leader's opinions.

The Pretender Troll : The mutant offspring of Bitter Trolls, Pretenders become outraged when outed and attempt to channel their distress by mimicking their tormentors. Pretenders always "accuse the accusers," as they say, frequently (and falsely) charging that they are being wrongly labeled for merely dissenting in the course of a debate. Pretenders sometimes try to invent their own species labels and descriptions in desperate attempts to deflect and redirect the attention of other forumites. They may also ape the language and demeanor of their accusers (though they typically fail).

Forum cultists : place a very high premium on groupthink and generally react to differing opinions with outrage, banning all who dare to speak them.
No activity gives a forum cultist more joy than to speak ill of a member who has been judged a heretic and banned. The forum cultist knows he may say whatever he likes about the banished member without consequence. As forum cultists are generally cowards who derive a sense of strength from the company of the virtual mob, these are the only times such individuals can feel safe enough to speak their minds. (http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/posts/list.m?topic_id=12200012985)]

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Often, a person will post a sincere message about which he is emotionally sensitive. Skillful trolls know that an easy way to upset the person is to falsely claim that they are a "troll." In forums where most users are similar to each other, outsiders may be perceived as trolls simply because they do not fit into the social norms of that group. It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between a user who merely has different values, views, or ideas, and a user who is intentionally trolling. This can lead to genuinely hostile behavior, including flame wars. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll)
Classic Troll Tactic Number 7 : The insincere apology. Similar to Tactic 4, this involves pretending to repent for one's trolling and is accompanied often by great melodrama. Insincere troll apologists hope that they'll be forgiven if only they act disgusted enough with their own behavior.
The Mutt : Alternatively known as Dogs or Yapping Dogs. Mutts are pack animals characterized by their loud barking – vociferous, repetitive, usually ignorant and irrationally critical of anything and anyone they do not like. Mutts frequently become obsessed with a few or even a single poster with whom they disagree, often for purely personal reasons. Like a dog gnawing at a bone, the Mutt will attack the object of its ire over and over again, making a fool of itself in the eyes of those who understand such childish behavior for what it is. Often one Mutt in a group of Yapping Dogs will act as the alpha of the pack, while the others chime in to voice their mindless (but loud) support for their leader's opinions.
Forum Cultists : place a very high premium on groupthink and generally react to differing opinions with outrage, banning all who dare to speak up to them.
No activity gives a forum cultist more joy than to speak ill of a member who has been judged a heretic and banned. The forum cultist knows he may say whatever he likes about the banished member without consequence. As forum cultists are generally cowards who derive a sense of strength from the company of the virtual mob, these are the only times such individuals can feel safe enough to speak their minds. (http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/posts/list.m?topic_id=12200012985)

I've kept these info (and related pertinent stuff) for reference in my gj, apart from here somewhere … It's almost perfectly accurate --- as much as anything can be perfectly accurate. Useful. Consult it if you ever need to …

In one comm, the silliest part is when I told them clearly that I was retiring from the discussion because it was obvious from the responses that my concerns would not be addressed and then removed myself and my stuff from there, one of the then-5 mods there just restarted the attacks, and then instigated other people through a post of her own in her own lj to attack me en masse. Another of those then-5-mods reported me to lj-abuse for asking people associated with my lj and that comm to remove themselves from my lj in the wake of the wank if they so wished.
And they even stalked certain people common to that comm and in my friended-list and my conversations with them and featured said conversations in their own posts and discussions. I mean what ?!
Honestly ! *Weirded out And Bewildered* They were attacking me. Why extend that to uninvolved people (and all people common to that comm and to my friended-list were uninvolved.) ? Nasty !

And so, I must repeat that before one attacks someone else, one must have a fair idea of said someone's personality. Really ! Isn't it silly if one attacked, expecting an easy passage, and then got royally chewed up ? *Shrugs* Oh well, every action must have an equal and opposite reaction … *Shrugs again* That's inevitable. It'd be unnatural if that didn't happen.

All in all, it is a classic case study for the generalized account I have copied out with the references out there … I'm just sorry the attackers were so short-sighted. *Shrug* Oh well …

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Your Values Profile

Loyalty : You value loyalty a fair amount. You're loyal to your friends... to a point. But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties. Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself. Honesty : You don't really value honesty. You do value getting your way, no matter what. And if a little lying is required to do that, no problem. A few white lies never hurt anyone (at least, that's what you tell yourself!) Generosity : You don't really value generosity. Your needs always come first, no matter what. And you'll possibly help someone else out... But only if it helps you in return. Humility : You don't really value humility. You don't have much to be humble about ! And you might as well promote yourself, because no one else will. You're a pretty special person, and you let everyone know it. Tolerance : You value tolerance a fair amount. You are open to new cultures, beliefs, and ideas. You have very few prejudices that you're aware of. And while you are tolerant, you do stand true to what you believe.

The Five Factor Values Test