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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 14:55:27
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I remember reading about it from a footnote consulting Voltaire's work when I was studying the Australian constitution back in 2000. This was when the move for a Republic was in full swing. Apparently, the drafters of the original constitution (since it was rewritten shortly after Federation in 1901) referenced several points from some of Voltaire's many works, like Discours sur l'homme (Discourse on Man, 1738), and from his collected speeches when he held court in Ferney from 1760. The one reference that I do like is this one - "What does it mean to be free?. It means to reason correctly, to know the rights of man; and when they are well known, they are well defended".
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AraznBlair
Learned Scribe
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 15:30:59
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Isn't this getting a little out of hand? For a board that is supposed to be Realms related it seemed to have turned into a grudge match. So what if Bookwyrm and Sage of Perth are Double Posting. Though that thought to me is rediculous considering that the Candlekeep Forum is a Discusion Board and that is exactly what they are doing. Discussing. Granted I get board of the off topics that come up now and again and so I just go to another topic until they get on track.
In regards of editing a post instead of making a new post is valid but if some one has already posted after that post it gets confussing. I've seen posts that were edited at a later time from its original that I lost track of the original subject.
Basically as was said earlier. Lets just be friends and put this to rest. I'm sure there is much more interesting topics concerning the Realms then this. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 15:46:20
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I was the one responsible for most of the double-posting. Bookwyrm had little to do with that. Although we were both responsible for the (now mis-termed) two-step. However, there has already been reasonable discussion on a partial reason for that issue.
But I think there has been enough explanation on this topic now, to at last put it to rest. Most, if not all the issues originally brought up by Bran have now been addressed, and I am hoping that we can all get back to what is really important here...namely Realmslore.
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 19:10:23
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Oh, give it a rest, Bran. Other people have their own opinions. Personally, I'll abide by Voltaire's advice. And that applies to you as well, as far as I'm concerned.
Abide by my adive: press the silver handle and disappear you self-imporant little turd.
You, too Sage.
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 20:40:52
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Well Met
 Ahem, this has indeed got out of hand. Lets not spoil a great relationship, especially between you Senior and Learned scribes  We'll just leave this topic as it is. Now back to your REALMSLORE studies, and I dont want to hear another word on this...... do I make myself clear?!?
I SAID........ DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!   |
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
1287 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 23:56:02
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SO...
Can I blast anyone?
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A wizard is Never late Frodo Baggins. Nor is he Early. A wizard arrives precisely when he means to... |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 08:18:58
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Originally posted by branmakmuffin
Bookwyrm:
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Oh, give it a rest, Bran. Other people have their own opinions. Personally, I'll abide by Voltaire's advice. And that applies to you as well, as far as I'm concerned.
Abide by my adive: press the silver handle and disappear you self-imporant little turd.
Excuse me. I was talking about Voltaire's famous quote:
"I disagree with everything you say, but I will fight to the death to defend your right to say it."
I was not insulting you.
 Lucky for us all, I already got into a fight with someone else, so I'm not particularly angry right now. (However, Mournblade, perhaps we can go out onto the Candlekeep grounds and blast a few illusionary targets to smithereens?  ) |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 10:08:58
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Originally posted by Alaundo
I SAID........ DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!
SIR YES SIR!
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 10:36:25
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Originally posted by Alaundo
I SAID........ DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!
Bookwyrm peers closely at Alaundo.
Um . . . no, you're still completely visible. I guess you need that ring of invisibility recharged. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 13:24:21
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 08:17:51
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I think the blastings in the courtyard will be a good idea, lets everyone release some tension...
Just take care not to hit the flowers, unless you want Liliana to come after you with her own Staff of the Irritated Moderator |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 10:09:24
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Oops.  ::Bookwyrm hides the smoking azelea bush with an illusion.::
Oh, well -- I hear she's in France with Zemd, so maybe I've got time to plant another one for her . . . . |
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