Volconvo is a debate forum for the discussion of political, religious, and news-based topics.

Winter wind · Jun 1, 2008, 11:48 am

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Quote by: yourmaster

I know what you mean, I've been on a few places before here and they all seem to be a bit of a joke to the members there, at least here threads don't just dissolve into immaturity and actually have some decent discussion.

I love volconvo and all, but you have pretty low expectations.
Volconvo debates tend to end in logical tug-of-wars with no real winner (generalization). Only really finishing when one person gets bored and moves on. Wins are really really rare as well as losses.

But in all honesty, it's a nice place to learn about what is and what isn't. As well as a nice place to refine your beliefs. But if you're looking for clear winners, I don't think you'll find them here.

yourmaster · Jun 1, 2008, 12:29 pm

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Quote by: Winter wind

I love volconvo and all, but you have pretty low expectations.
Volconvo debates tend to end in logical tug-of-wars with no real winner (generalization). Only really finishing when one person gets bored and moves on. Wins are really really rare as well as losses.

But in all honesty, it's a nice place to learn about what is and what isn't. As well as a nice place to refine your beliefs. But if you're looking for clear winners, I don't think you'll find them here.

No matter where you are it's nigh on impossible to completely win an arguement, especially over the internet, what usually happens is the two parties narrow it down to one common disagreement on which they cannot persuade the opposition otherwise. So yes that bar is pretty low, but then again nobody or nowhere can really jump higher then that bar.

Winter wind · Jun 1, 2008, 12:37 pm

haha fair enough.

edit: gasp! I lost the argument. and you won it. Wow, that was...odd.

Jiruri · Jul 6, 2008, 05:43 pm

Hey,

I'm Jerry, male 18 years old, and I'm from the Netherlands ^^
I'm studying to be a game designer, love to create scenario's and always want to have an opinion.

Gregory · Jul 7, 2008, 06:14 am

Gee I have been registered for these forums since I was 13 or 14 and it's crazy to think how much I have changed. You can see my post there on the second page.

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hi im greg (duh) im 14 i live in houston texas, USA and i am a webmaster too, so eh...

hi.

Since then I have fallen into a heroin addiction, gone to jail, cleaned up, started college, and started a business.

It's almost eerie looking at a post I made that long ago.

DBLerman · Jul 7, 2008, 09:15 pm

My name is Dave. I'm from the US. I went to college at Colorado State University and received my degree in Paychology. I enjoy movies, running, and engaging in logical debates with others.

bwilson4web · Jul 27, 2008, 09:27 am

Hi,

I'm one of the moderators (in whom we live in fear) at GreenHybrid.com who recently was pleased some of the Volconvo moderators filled in during the recent Hybridfest convention in Madison WI. I'm checking in to help out in the future.

I appreciate the value of a good debate and roll on the floor every time I see the Monte Python skit, "the argument:"

Just checking in for now to be available as needed. Also, I wanted to find out what a new user experiences. I do like banning URLs in the first posting but I notice my avitor photo hasn't shown up, yet:

Curiously, I can post a photo that appears to show up.

Anyone know how long it takes for the 'personal' photo to show?

Bob Wilson

ps. Hey, that doesn't look like the AL, Alabama flag!

ShadowFox · Jul 27, 2008, 02:35 pm

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Quote by: bwilson4web

Hi,

I'm one of the moderators (in whom we live in fear) at GreenHybrid.com who recently was pleased some of the Volconvo moderators filled in during the recent Hybridfest convention in Madison WI. I'm checking in to help out in the future.

I appreciate the value of a good debate and roll on the floor every time I see the Monte Python skit, "the argument:"

Just checking in for now to be available as needed. Also, I wanted to find out what a new user experiences. I do like banning URLs in the first posting but I notice my avitor photo hasn't shown up, yet:

Curiously, I can post a photo that appears to show up.

Anyone know how long it takes for the 'personal' photo to show?

Bob Wilson

ps. Hey, that doesn't look like the AL, Alabama flag!

That's the Albanian flag, not the alabama flag. I don't think you can use state flags here.

Raze · Aug 7, 2008, 07:32 pm

-I guess this will be a *bump*

My name (alias) is Raze, and I'm a Moderator (post-administrator) on a separate forum). I'm a 20 year college student majoring in Digital Arts. I love writing screen plays, and on my downtime I hang out with my friends whom are really like a second family. Yes, I am a left-wing Liberal (not a double negative lol), though some of my ideals can be juxtaposed to my friends on the right.

I love, and have always debated since I was around 12 (when I really started to take notice of the world) , and I'm hoping to find some good arguers during my stay here.

PizzaPi · Aug 16, 2008, 08:28 pm

Hi, my name is Micah and I'm a 17-year-old atheist. I'm a senior in high school and live near Tahoe in California. I like to read, jog, hike, eat (

), and meditate. I joined Volconvo mostly to lurk but I will also post occasionally, though I'm not one to argue intensely.

Mac · Aug 16, 2008, 08:55 pm

Hello everyone. My brief autobiography:

I was born in India into a middle class family. My father was a scientist, and the first college graduate in his family. My mother, like most Indian women, was a house wife. About when I was 6 years old, my family immigrated to the United States. I have remained in America ever since, excluding a few vacations to India. I am currently a 17 year old senior in high school, currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. I hope to attend either Duke University or UNC Chapel Hill. Debating has always been a hobby of mine, and I am looking forward to my time on Volconvo. My other hobbies/activities include chess, cross country, reading, and watching movies.

**Jack** · Aug 16, 2008, 09:55 pm

A big, furry Volconvo

to all our new members.

sini · Aug 22, 2008, 06:35 am

hi, this be my first posting in here,
so let it be my introduction -
i hope ye will understand me,
as i oft' type in a scottish dialect.
i am from the scottish n.e. highlands -

ye'll get used tae me eventually

Nono · Aug 23, 2008, 06:04 am

Coupla questions for ye, sini:

1) D'ye nae a lang roon?

2) Hae ya nae hook ma dooky?

3) D'ye dack ma fanny?

sini · Aug 23, 2008, 02:36 pm

well i see ye be a lallander nono -
seems ye bin takin' tae the glasgae inns

we fae thi hielans be far a muckle safter tha' thon fae yon

bless

6 \ / ) N Da Rm · Aug 23, 2008, 05:39 pm

Hello everyone! My name is Jeff. I've been checking the site out for a couple of weeks now and really enjoy reading all of your perspectives on many subjects, so I thought I'd join. I look forward to many spirited debates.

Zakari · Sep 10, 2008, 06:26 am

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!

*didn't see that coming did you*

Ok - 32, Accountant, live in Yorkshire. Erm.... not sure what else you lot want to know!!

**Matt W** · Sep 10, 2008, 07:25 am

Welcome all. And your accounts, credit card numbers, and overdraft limit is perfectly acceptable information to hand out to the moderating team...

Zakari · Sep 10, 2008, 08:11 am

Aha, hah ha. You can't have my humour though....just my humor...that's the useless bit.

Question: Is there a thread or somesuch that details how many active members there are and where we all live? Like a map with pins in?

**Jack** · Sep 10, 2008, 10:39 am

Yes there is, though I'm not sure how up-to-date it is: http://www.frappr.com/volconvocommunity

Jun 1, 2008, 12:37 pm	#1603 (permalink) (top)
Winter wind Never mad Location: Hong Kong, China Posts: 1,877	haha fair enough. edit: gasp! I lost the argument. and you won it. Wow, that was...odd. Don't forget this is all in good fun! "I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details." Albert Einstein "The devil is in the details" -?

Jul 27, 2008, 09:27 am	#1607 (permalink) (top)
bwilson4web the Prius guy Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 15	Visitor from GreenHybrid Hi, I'm one of the moderators (in whom we live in fear) at GreenHybrid.com who recently was pleased some of the Volconvo moderators filled in during the recent Hybridfest convention in Madison WI. I'm checking in to help out in the future. I appreciate the value of a good debate and roll on the floor every time I see the Monte Python skit, "the argument:" Just checking in for now to be available as needed. Also, I wanted to find out what a new user experiences. I do like banning URLs in the first posting but I notice my avitor photo hasn't shown up, yet: Curiously, I can post a photo that appears to show up. Anyone know how long it takes for the 'personal' photo to show? Bob Wilson ps. Hey, that doesn't look like the AL, Alabama flag! Last edited by bwilson4web; Jul 27, 2008 at 10:02 am.

Aug 7, 2008, 07:32 pm	#1609 (permalink) (top)
Raze New-Age Warrior Location: Roc, Minnesota Posts: 17	-I guess this will be a bump My name (alias) is Raze, and I'm a Moderator (post-administrator) on a separate forum). I'm a 20 year college student majoring in Digital Arts. I love writing screen plays, and on my downtime I hang out with my friends whom are really like a second family. Yes, I am a left-wing Liberal (not a double negative lol), though some of my ideals can be juxtaposed to my friends on the right. I love, and have always debated since I was around 12 (when I really started to take notice of the world) , and I'm hoping to find some good arguers during my stay here. ~Don't Mistake My Silence For Ignorance. I'm Simply To Bored To Own You Right Now~

Aug 16, 2008, 08:28 pm	#1610 (permalink) (top)
PizzaPi Vicar In A Tutu Location: Camino, California, United States, North America, Western Hemisphere, Earth. Posts: 2	Hi, my name is Micah and I'm a 17-year-old atheist. I'm a senior in high school and live near Tahoe in California. I like to read, jog, hike, eat (), and meditate. I joined Volconvo mostly to lurk but I will also post occasionally, though I'm not one to argue intensely. It is impossible to change your destiny...

Aug 16, 2008, 09:55 pm	#1612 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,795	A big, furry Volconvo to all our new members. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Jul 6, 2008, 05:43 pm	#1604 (permalink) (top)
Jiruri Sedimentary Rock Posts: 3	Hey, I'm Jerry, male 18 years old, and I'm from the Netherlands ^^ I'm studying to be a game designer, love to create scenario's and always want to have an opinion.

Jul 7, 2008, 09:15 pm	#1606 (permalink) (top)
DBLerman Sedimentary Rock Posts: 1	My name is Dave. I'm from the US. I went to college at Colorado State University and received my degree in Paychology. I enjoy movies, running, and engaging in logical debates with others.

Aug 16, 2008, 08:55 pm	#1611 (permalink) (top)
Mac Sedimentary Rock Posts: 3	Hello everyone. My brief autobiography: I was born in India into a middle class family. My father was a scientist, and the first college graduate in his family. My mother, like most Indian women, was a house wife. About when I was 6 years old, my family immigrated to the United States. I have remained in America ever since, excluding a few vacations to India. I am currently a 17 year old senior in high school, currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. I hope to attend either Duke University or UNC Chapel Hill. Debating has always been a hobby of mine, and I am looking forward to my time on Volconvo. My other hobbies/activities include chess, cross country, reading, and watching movies.

Aug 22, 2008, 06:35 am	#1613 (permalink) (top)
sini Sedimentary Rock Location: at the moment, in finland Posts: 12	hi, this be my first posting in here, so let it be my introduction - i hope ye will understand me, as i oft' type in a scottish dialect. i am from the scottish n.e. highlands - ye'll get used tae me eventually

Aug 23, 2008, 06:04 am	#1614 (permalink) (top)
Nono Throbbing Member Location: Old Europe Posts: 7,161	Coupla questions for ye, sini: 1) D'ye nae a lang roon? 2) Hae ya nae hook ma dooky? 3) D'ye dack ma fanny? "I wish I was as cocksure of anything as Tom Macaulay is of everything." -- Viscount Melbourne

Aug 23, 2008, 02:36 pm	#1615 (permalink) (top)
sini Sedimentary Rock Location: at the moment, in finland Posts: 12	well i see ye be a lallander nono - seems ye bin takin' tae the glasgae inns we fae thi hielans be far a muckle safter tha' thon fae yon bless

Aug 23, 2008, 05:39 pm	#1616 (permalink) (top)
6 \ / ) N Da Rm Sedimentary Rock $6 \ / ) N Da Rm's Avatar$ Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6	Hello everyone! My name is Jeff. I've been checking the site out for a couple of weeks now and really enjoy reading all of your perspectives on many subjects, so I thought I'd join. I look forward to many spirited debates. "I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to politicians" - Charles De Gaulle "The problem with political jokes is they get elected" - Henry Cate VII
$6 \ / ) N Da Rm is offline$

Sep 10, 2008, 06:26 am	#1617 (permalink) (top)
Zakari Molten Ash Posts: 111	Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!! didn't see that coming did you Ok - 32, Accountant, live in Yorkshire. Erm.... not sure what else you lot want to know!!

Sep 10, 2008, 07:25 am	#1618 (permalink) (top)
Matt W Moderator Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 6,800	Welcome all. And your accounts, credit card numbers, and overdraft limit is perfectly acceptable information to hand out to the moderating team... I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.

Sep 10, 2008, 08:11 am	#1619 (permalink) (top)
Zakari Molten Ash Posts: 111	Aha, hah ha. You can't have my humour though....just my humor...that's the useless bit. Question: Is there a thread or somesuch that details how many active members there are and where we all live? Like a map with pins in?

Sep 10, 2008, 10:39 am	#1620 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,795	Yes there is, though I'm not sure how up-to-date it is: http://www.frappr.com/volconvocommunity The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)