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Sekhmets Daughter

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10. That's twice I've seen the term

Reply to rug (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 02:23 PM

Nov 2012

"flamebait" Is that the expression used to describe an OP whose only function and purpose is to irritate others? As you can see I'm fairly new to DU and still have much to learn.

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Didn't I just see (yesterday) Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #1

It's his daily flamebait. rug Nov 2012 #3

Just following your lead. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #6

I await your answer as to why you consider that bullshit. rug Nov 2012 #9

Consider what bullshit? cleanhippie Nov 2012 #16

Post #2. rug Nov 2012 #18

Your post #2 is bullshit? Great! I agree. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #21

The answer you don't answer is there. rug Nov 2012 #23

That's twice I've seen the term Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #10

Yup, that's pretty much it. rug Nov 2012 #13

Thank you. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #24

Ask away any time. The Welcome Forum is a good place to get answers. rug Nov 2012 #27

Another thanks. n/t Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #33

And of course rug NEVER, EVER posts anything that fits his own description of "flamebait." cleanhippie Nov 2012 #15

Show me one. rug Nov 2012 #22

Google is your friend. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #30

Well, it's your assertion that I post flamebait. It's not mine. rug Nov 2012 #40

And it was your assertion that my recollection of Ms. Watsons elevator ride were wrong. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #45

The flame bait is in your OP. rug Nov 2012 #47

You mean funny bait. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #48

Try this one... rexcat Nov 2012 #41

Yes, I was waiting for that. I'm surprised it took so long. rug Nov 2012 #42

Not sure what smear the alerter was referring to... rexcat Nov 2012 #43

Yes, you did. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #4

No problem, but it explains much. n/t Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #7

What does it explain? cleanhippie Nov 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #12

I found the article trite Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #19

As did I. But I found that the "usual fear of the unkown" is the basis for most belief in a god. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #26

That's exactly Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #32

Well, that was not my intention. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #35

I sense I've offended you... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #37

In no way have you offended me. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #44

Oh good! Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #46

Speaking of bullshit, how was the 2,476,633 calcuklated. rug Nov 2012 #2

Tsk tsk, rug. Anger is not your best quality. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #5

Do you see anger in that post? rug Nov 2012 #11

Indeed, I do. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #14

Well, it's not the first time you've misunderstood things. rug Nov 2012 #17

I don't have answers to your questions. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #20

No, you don't. Nor do I have to take anything you say seriously. rug Nov 2012 #25

And? cleanhippie Nov 2012 #28

Well, since you ask, I need afford those posts little respect. rug Nov 2012 #29

That is up to you. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #31

deaths by god mikeysnot Nov 2012 #34

I understand that but I'd like to know whthe cartoon says 2,476,633. rug Nov 2012 #39

Where's the warning by the Attorney General rock Nov 2012 #36

ROFL!! thats too funny! thanx for posting! darkangel218 Nov 2012 #38