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21 Oct 2003 12:41:44 AM |
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Code or governing principle for life |
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
Anyone? Bueller?
--
My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
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| User: "Ron Baker" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
21 Oct 2003 12:52:29 AM |
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"Erica" <scribe53151NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:scribe53151NOSPAM-47476F.00414421102003@newshost1.news.tds.net...
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
Anyone? Bueller?
Erica,
Funny you should ask. I just posted something at:
news:Ff3lb.41095$Z86.7758@twister.socal.rr.com...
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| User: "Kevin Aylward" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
21 Oct 2003 05:23:31 AM |
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Erica wrote:
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving
up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they
live their lives, and what is it?
Yes. http://www.dmwright.com/html/ferengi.htm
Rule 211 » Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success...
don't hesitate to step on them.
is one of my favourites.
Kevin Aylward
salesEXTRACT@anasoft.co.uk
http://www.anasoft.co.uk
SuperSpice, a very affordable Mixed-Mode
Windows Simulator with Schematic Capture,
Waveform Display, FFT's and Filter Design.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
23 Oct 2003 09:29:05 AM |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 11:23:31 +0100, "Kevin Aylward"
<kevindotaylwardEXTRACT@anasoft.co.uk>, Message ID:
<CO7lb.389$Sb2.372@newsfep3-gui.server.ntli.net> wrote in alt.atheism;
Erica wrote:
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving
up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they
live their lives, and what is it?
Yes. http://www.dmwright.com/html/ferengi.htm
Rule 211 » Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success...
don't hesitate to step on them.
Enron Corp and most CEO's.
(snip)
Stoney
"Designated Rascal and Rapscallion
and
SCAMPERMEISTER!"
When in doubt, SCAMPER about!
When things are fair, SCAMPER everywhere!
When things are rough, can't SCAMPER enough!
/end humour alert
alt.atheism military veteran #11
{so much for the 'no atheists in foxholes' rubbish}
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| User: "Rev. Karl E. Taylor" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
22 Oct 2003 10:59:22 AM |
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Erica wrote:
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
Anyone? Bueller?
Sure.
It never hurts to help (Eek the cat)
Everything I learned about life I learned from my cat:
1. Sleep as often as you can.
2. If it moves, chase it, when you catch it, let it go
3. Sunbeams are for naps
4. Never walk away from a good stroking
5. Be clean
6. If someone shows you affection, return it twice over
7. If someone is mean to you, claw, hiss, spit, and run, in that order
Other guides to life: (Most for the work place)
It's never to late to have a happy childhood
Just cuz you get older, does not mean you have to grow up
No is the easiest answer
I can fix anything, with an ax
A raised floor hides a world of sin
When you are up to your nose in *****, it's best to keep your mouth shut
Computers only do what you tell them to do, never what you want them to do
You will never find what you are looking for, so look for something else
Some folks want to fly with the eagles, but rats don't get sucked into
jet intakes
If at first you don't succeed, blame the budget
Never install a .0 of anything
That's me, sort of, in a nut shell, sometimes.
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There are none more ignorant and useless,
than they that seek answers on their knees,
with their eyes closed.
____________________________________________________________________
Rev. Karl E. Taylor
A.A #1143 ULC Minister
Home School Educator for Computer Science
Apostle of Dr. Lao EAC: Virgin Conversion Unit Director
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| User: "Mark Richardson" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
21 Oct 2003 09:12:09 PM |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:41:44 -0500, Erica
<scribe53151NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
No.
Except perhaps
"never eat anything that's blue"**
**Blueberries are exempted - I think of them as purple anyway!
Putting things in words limits, constrains and fossilizes them.
I have principles = but leaving them free of codification allows them
to fit the situation and grow with me.
Inteligence is all about flexibility and adaptability.
Mark.
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Mark Richardson mDOTrichardsonATutasDOTeduDOTau
Member of S.M.A.S.H.
(Sarcastic Middle aged Atheists with a Sense of Humour)
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
23 Oct 2003 12:05:45 AM |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:41:44 -0500, Erica <scribe53151NOSPAM@yahoo.com>,
Message ID:
<scribe53151NOSPAM-47476F.00414421102003@newshost1.news.tds.net> wrote
in alt.atheism;
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Oh my. There's no need to save any questions.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
WHEW!!!!! Hard ball right at the start....I like that... :)
Trolls, and proselytizers get roasted here on usenet. There's a
difference between usenet and life.
Speaking only for myself, now.
I have no interest in taking advantage of people, stealing, fraud, or
controlling others-for a short list. I have fun exploring avenues,
concepts and stretching my boundries. I help others when I can.
I've no interest in the trappings of wealth. The shallowness of such
bores me to tears.
I do the best I can in any situation. I recognize that I will always be
working with a dearth of information. I take responsibility for my
successes and my screw-ups. The latter I do my best to fix.
I encourage others to 'go for the gusto.' In short, I think people
habitually shortchange themselves in what they can do. There is no
guarantee of success in anything, but if you give it your best efforts
and fail, such is still success.
I think most people are metaphorically constantly running marathons and
falling behind. I think people don't laugh enough. If, with my antics,
jokes, absurdities, word and imagery play, I can get someone to smile,
or chuckle then maybe I've lightened their day a little. To me, that is
very worthwhile.
I don't pretend to have all the answers, or even many/most of them. I
have a few which work well for me. If asked, I will pass it along, but
do not insist my 'answer' will work for you. My path is mine. Your
path is yours. There may be time(s) when our paths cross or run
parallel and possibly provides interchange(s) to our mutual profit.
(Profit does not necessarily mean monetary)
I examine darn near everything. (I'm sure there's a couple of things
that remain buried in memory-such as it is). I have fun learning
different points of view on things. I'll also examine things from
several different directions.
That's what comes to mind.
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
I can't indicate journalistic training, but I've had a lot in logic. An
aptitude for the electrical/electronic field was discovered by accident
in middle school. Such requires lots of analysis along a path to the
cause of a problem. Of course, the first step in troubleshooting is to
recognize a problem exists.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
I love to read, but my time is limited. I read many different genres.
I also write. I should note here that if you read the newsgroup posts,
you'll find all sorts of information in many fields. Often such are
found in threads started by annoying fuckwits, but the data being
disseminated really isn't for those who lack the required two
functioning neurons. The data is being offered to those who read but do
not have a habit of posting.
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
Anyone? Bueller?
I have got to rest.
Stoney
"Designated Rascal and Rapscallion
and
SCAMPERMEISTER!"
When in doubt, SCAMPER about!
When things are fair, SCAMPER everywhere!
When things are rough, can't SCAMPER enough!
/end humour alert
alt.atheism military veteran #11
{so much for the 'no atheists in foxholes' rubbish}
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
23 Oct 2003 12:06:02 AM |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:41:44 -0500, Erica <scribe53151NOSPAM@yahoo.com>,
Message ID:
<scribe53151NOSPAM-47476F.00414421102003@newshost1.news.tds.net> wrote
in alt.atheism;
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Oh my. There's no need to save any questions.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
WHEW!!!!! Hard ball right at the start....I like that... :)
Trolls, and proselytizers get roasted here on usenet. There's a
difference between usenet and life.
Speaking only for myself, now.
I have no interest in taking advantage of people, stealing, fraud, or
controlling others-for a short list. I have fun exploring avenues,
concepts and stretching my boundries. I help others when I can.
I've no interest in the trappings of wealth. The shallowness of such
bores me to tears.
I do the best I can in any situation. I recognize that I will always be
working with a dearth of information. I take responsibility for my
successes and my screw-ups. The latter I do my best to fix.
I encourage others to 'go for the gusto.' In short, I think people
habitually shortchange themselves in what they can do. There is no
guarantee of success in anything, but if you give it your best efforts
and fail, such is still success.
I think most people are metaphorically constantly running marathons and
falling behind. I think people don't laugh enough. If, with my antics,
jokes, absurdities, word and imagery play, I can get someone to smile,
or chuckle then maybe I've lightened their day a little. To me, that is
very worthwhile.
I don't pretend to have all the answers, or even many/most of them. I
have a few which work well for me. If asked, I will pass it along, but
do not insist my 'answer' will work for you. My path is mine. Your
path is yours. There may be time(s) when our paths cross or run
parallel and possibly provides interchange(s) to our mutual profit.
(Profit does not necessarily mean monetary)
I examine darn near everything. (I'm sure there's a couple of things
that remain buried in memory-such as it is). I have fun learning
different points of view on things. I'll also examine things from
several different directions.
That's what comes to mind.
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
I can't indicate journalistic training, but I've had a lot in logic. An
aptitude for the electrical/electronic field was discovered by accident
in middle school. Such requires lots of analysis along a path to the
cause of a problem. Of course, the first step in troubleshooting is to
recognize a problem exists.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
I love to read, but my time is limited. I read many different genres.
I also write. I should note here that if you read the newsgroup posts,
you'll find all sorts of information in many fields. Often such are
found in threads started by annoying fuckwits, but the data being
disseminated really isn't for those who lack the required two
functioning neurons. The data is being offered to those who read but do
not have a habit of posting.
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
Anyone? Bueller?
I have got to rest.
Stoney
"Designated Rascal and Rapscallion
and
SCAMPERMEISTER!"
When in doubt, SCAMPER about!
When things are fair, SCAMPER everywhere!
When things are rough, can't SCAMPER enough!
/end humour alert
alt.atheism military veteran #11
{so much for the 'no atheists in foxholes' rubbish}
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| User: "Martin Crisp" |
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| Title: Re: Code or governing principle for life |
21 Oct 2003 01:03:15 AM |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 16:41:44 +1100, Erica wrote
(in message
<scribe53151NOSPAM-47476F.00414421102003@newshost1.news.tds.net>):
The moral position thread reminded me of a question I'd been saving up.
Do folks here have a governing code, or a principle, by which they live
their lives, and what is it?
Not really.
Sort of a vague 'enjoy life, try not to limit others doing the
same, be prepared to defend that enjoyment if it is threatened'.
Rather like a "Everything I know I learned in kindergarten" sort of a
thing.
I know some people who act that way....
I suppose for me, objectivity, or at least an attempt at it, has always
been important to me. Maybe it's the old journalistic training
influence.
Objectivity is important to me, in its place.
I also think it's important to keep learning (I just wish I wasn't such
a lazy bum in this regard.) I do so admire the well-read.
Ditto to all of that :-)
Conversely, some might say they've never felt the need for such a thing
as a governing code of conduct or principle for life. To them I ask, why
not?
My sister always used to respond to requests to do something (from
our parents) with
"I'm busy enough as it is!"
Without the tone she adopted at the time, that's part of my reason,
my head is doing other things...
Anyone? Bueller?
Umm, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend heard from this
guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris
pass out at 31 flavours last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
Have Fun
Martin
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aa #1792
Almost always SMASHed
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