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MineralMan

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3. Hmm...I'll have to start working on that:

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 10:58 AM

Dec 2018

Last edited Wed Dec 5, 2018, 11:38 AM - Edit history (1)

God n. (gawd) -
1. Any of various imaginary, supernatural entities supposed to have extraordinary powers and attributes. A deity.
2. A particular deity worshiped exclusively by a group of monotheistic human beings.
3. Any of several deities in polytheistic religions.
4. (expletive) A non-specific entity called upon at times of ecstasy, anger, rage, or surprise, combined with other expletives. e.g.: Oh, God! Oh my God! Goddammit! For God's sake!, etc.
5. (proper noun) The particular deity worshiped by Jews and Christian. Also known as Allah by Muslims.

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Look at Me! I Am the "Definer" Now! [View all] MineralMan Dec 2018 OP

I look forward to the first edition of MineralMan's Dictionary of American English marylandblue Dec 2018 #1

Hmm...I'll have to start working on that: MineralMan Dec 2018 #3

Just love reading your posts. fantase56 Dec 2018 #31

You're far too kind. MineralMan Dec 2018 #36

18th Commandment Major Nikon Dec 2018 #2

"Definer" "choir" "11th commandment" trotsky Dec 2018 #4

This NeoGreen Dec 2018 #5

Hello Definer... MineralMan Dec 2018 #6

Does your label put me in... NeoGreen Dec 2018 #7

In excellent company. MineralMan Dec 2018 #8

That's one of the best illustrations of what constitutes substantial discourse Major Nikon Dec 2018 #20

What an interesting example of what you claim is being done. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #9

As are yours. As are yours. MineralMan Dec 2018 #10

As are yours, guillaumeb Dec 2018 #12

I have no problem with people reviewing my posts and making MineralMan Dec 2018 #13

And as I actually said, guillaumeb Dec 2018 #14

You apparently thought your "definer" epithet was clever. MineralMan Dec 2018 #15

No, I simply pointed out the tactic. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #16

I will start threads in the Religion Group as I choose. MineralMan Dec 2018 #17

Actually the childish nature of it is kind of funny and worthy of underscoring Major Nikon Dec 2018 #18

What a deeply ironic post. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #19

What a broken record response Major Nikon Dec 2018 #21

"you could have responded in my post, but decided to start your own thread." trotsky Dec 2018 #22

Trying to muffle my peals of laughter... MineralMan Dec 2018 #23

As he is wont to do, guillaumeb has given us a gift by which we can further expose him. trotsky Dec 2018 #24

Well, I don't like to take advantage of people who are forgetful about things. MineralMan Dec 2018 #25

Well in that case it might be just the thing he needs. trotsky Dec 2018 #26

Perhaps so. We can just keep reminding him of what he has said previously. MineralMan Dec 2018 #27

Reminder that G-man has a history of deleting his posts Lordquinton Dec 2018 #33

Unlike you, I stand by everything I've written. trotsky Dec 2018 #11

You label me? I'll label you! Iggo Dec 2018 #28

By the way, according to the triangle thingy, I'm a Contradictor. Iggo Dec 2018 #29

Aren't we all? MineralMan Dec 2018 #30

No, you're not. (nt) NeoGreen Dec 2018 #32

That's not an argument. Voltaire2 Dec 2018 #34

Yes it is. NeoGreen Dec 2018 #35

No it isn't. It's just a contradiction. Voltaire2 Dec 2018 #37

{DING} Thank-you... NeoGreen Dec 2018 #38