So, Why do we all hang out at the EVC?

I mostly like laughing at the loons.Every once in a while, someone will present an argument that forces me to think. Usually it is because the argument is so terribly bad that I have to take a lot of time to dissect it to understand why it is so bad.Occassionally someone will present an argument that is pretty good, and I am forced to do a little research and logical thinking to try to refute it.Also, sometimes someone posts something with which I agree, but in a better way than I could have put it, or from a view point that I had not thought of before.So, I guess the intellectual stimulation (quit laughing, guys!) is the main reason I post here.I will also say that when I was feeling out of place when I was in graduate school, this message board (and a couple of others) kept me feeling somewhat connected to something more than my text books.

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...I like being forced to examine my own beliefs and motivations.

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Interesting.I came into the evolution/creationism debate thinking that it should be possible to make short work of the creationist arguments. Sure enough, the creationist arguments are usually disposed of in a few short posts. Yet, the creationists cannot be shaken of their beliefs, no matter what the facts are, or how logical the arguments against them are.Then, I realized that they must be thinking the same thing about me. The epistemological questions this raises are obvious, and I am still trying to work out a reasonable solution.

I agree that the "reply to a specific thread" feature is a good one. It combines some of the benefits of both a threaded BB and a non-threaded one.