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originally posted by: NavyDoc
originally posted by: BlubberyConspiracy
a reply to: ScientificRailgun
The opinions of paid shills aren't necessarily what they type. But it's the reasons behind their decisions to type what they're told.
Which to be honest is clearly obvious to anyone with critical thinking ability. Shills are certainly on ATS but they are all so obvious as are the reasons they side with the corporate masters/interests that feed them.
But that's not true. There are many varied opinions when it comes to economics and politics. Just because someone believes in a free market and does not agree that there is an "evil corporate conspiracy" does not make them a "shill." You may dismiss them as such so your preconceived ideas are not challenged by another person's opinion, but that does not make them a "shill."
(Waiting to be called a shill in, 3...2...1)
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
Buying a freaking vacuum cleaner when you already have one IS NOT THE SAME AS BEING CONNED INTO BELIEVING PEOPLE IN AFRICA DESERVE TO DIE DUE TO OVERPOPULATION AND THEIR PERCEIVED INCOMPETENCE AT LIFE
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: TDawgRex
a reply to: beezzer
Am I doing it wrong? You do shell a Shill prior to eating it don't you? Kind of like shrimp?
Oysters on the half shill?
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: TDawgRex
a reply to: beezzer
Am I doing it wrong? You do shell a Shill prior to eating it don't you? Kind of like shrimp?
Oysters on the half shill?
Is it common for long time members to ruin threads with their attempts at humour?
I get you're trying to be funny, but I'm trying to make a point and it's getting a bit lost in your comedy routine...
originally posted by: TDawgRex
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
Buying a freaking vacuum cleaner when you already have one IS NOT THE SAME AS BEING CONNED INTO BELIEVING PEOPLE IN AFRICA DESERVE TO DIE DUE TO OVERPOPULATION AND THEIR PERCEIVED INCOMPETENCE AT LIFE
What if I am heartless enough to not being conned as you say, but actually believe that? Not that I actually believe that, but just wondering.
And I will admit that I have very little sympathy for those who are incompetent at life and demand that the rest of us take care of them. (Note to add, I'm not talking about the disabled or mentally incompetent, those we should help)
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: Hoosierdaddy71
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: Hoosierdaddy71
I think it's funny that people are so closed minded that anybody that disagrees with them must be a paid shill. That's the only answer.
Funny how people cant read, too.
I'm not even OP yet I'm getting frustrated over the complete lack of respect in this thread.
Please point me to where OP calls anyone specifically a shill?
ARE YOU SAYING THERE IS NO WAY THERE COULD BE PAID SHILLS ON HERE?
Do paid shills exist? Probably, maybe.
Where exactly did I specify I was talking about the op? I said people did I not?
This thread doesn't deserve any respect.
There are no examples of paid shills.
There is not links to any evidence of paid shills.
It's just a rant.
You said "people calling everyone shills" in a thread where this was not happening.
Do you always state things in threads about people who are not involved in the discussion? You really fail to see how this censors the debate?
Nowhere did OP promise he'd give examples, did the title promise you this?
When does a thread deserve respect, when you agree with it??
It's not just a rant, it's an appeal to people that could possibly be on here.
Freedom of speech does not apply to everyone apparently.
EVEN IF OP IS TALKING TO THE WALLS, the only people it's intended for are the ones that feel they're being spoken too.
I give a sh*t about the flak I'll be getting, but it's hilarious how this subject can't be approached in an adult way like most other subjects and instead, flocks of people arrive to mock the ENTIRE CONCEPT rather than allow us to discuss it.
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: TDawgRex
a reply to: beezzer
Am I doing it wrong? You do shell a Shill prior to eating it don't you? Kind of like shrimp?
Oysters on the half shill?
Is it common for long time members to ruin threads with their attempts at humour?
I get you're trying to be funny, but I'm trying to make a point and it's getting a bit lost in your comedy routine...
I DONT CARE IF ITS YOUR OPINION THAT YOU FORMED TO THINK ANY WAY. For all I care you are a neo-nazi who is hellbent on killing everyone who's not arian. I KNOW THOSE PEOPLE EXIST. But how on earth does that take away from the possibility that there are people on here being paid to make others believe this??? Because that's what you seem to argue and I cant nor wont understand, doesn't make sense.
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: TDawgRex
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
Buying a freaking vacuum cleaner when you already have one IS NOT THE SAME AS BEING CONNED INTO BELIEVING PEOPLE IN AFRICA DESERVE TO DIE DUE TO OVERPOPULATION AND THEIR PERCEIVED INCOMPETENCE AT LIFE
What if I am heartless enough to not being conned as you say, but actually believe that? Not that I actually believe that, but just wondering.
And I will admit that I have very little sympathy for those who are incompetent at life and demand that the rest of us take care of them. (Note to add, I'm not talking about the disabled or mentally incompetent, those we should help)
Yeah you're clearly doing this on purpose. Yanking my leg or whatever.
I DONT CARE IF ITS YOUR OPINION THAT YOU FORMED TO THINK ANY WAY. For all I care you are a neo-nazi who is hellbent on killing everyone who's not arian. I KNOW THOSE PEOPLE EXIST. But how on earth does that take away from the possibility that there are people on here being paid to make others believe this??? Because that's what you seem to argue and I cant nor wont understand, doesn't make sense.
People having opinions does not exclude the possibility of paid shills, ffs
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: beezzer
originally posted by: TDawgRex
a reply to: beezzer
Am I doing it wrong? You do shell a Shill prior to eating it don't you? Kind of like shrimp?
Oysters on the half shill?
Is it common for long time members to ruin threads with their attempts at humour?
I get you're trying to be funny, but I'm trying to make a point and it's getting a bit lost in your comedy routine...
Yet you ignore my one post that addressed the issue.
Shills, others, get eaten alive on ATS.
It's well Modded. and while everyone is welcome with their opinion, if you can't take the heat, then scoot back to the junior league sites.
Shills don't stand a chance on this site.
originally posted by: NoNameNeeded
originally posted by: NavyDoc
originally posted by: BlubberyConspiracy
a reply to: ScientificRailgun
The opinions of paid shills aren't necessarily what they type. But it's the reasons behind their decisions to type what they're told.
Which to be honest is clearly obvious to anyone with critical thinking ability. Shills are certainly on ATS but they are all so obvious as are the reasons they side with the corporate masters/interests that feed them.
But that's not true. There are many varied opinions when it comes to economics and politics. Just because someone believes in a free market and does not agree that there is an "evil corporate conspiracy" does not make them a "shill." You may dismiss them as such so your preconceived ideas are not challenged by another person's opinion, but that does not make them a "shill."
(Waiting to be called a shill in, 3...2...1)
Jesus freaking christ
But that's not true. Just because there are many varied opinions when it comes to economics and politics, does not mean they are all not shills.
You see how that works? You said nothing with your post. Just like I said nothing with this post. Completely useless.
Of course people will and can disagree. It's disgusting me how this subject is almost intentionally overgeneralised every goddamn time someone dares mention it.