No more bad mouthing Gates [Archive]

newt2

09-16-2003, 02:25 PM

Don't you think he could have put that much more into something useful rather than legalizing a stoopid Porsche that he will probably hardly drive?

Why should he? The guy is worth 100 billion dollars, gives over 100 million a year to charity and provides thousands of people with good paying jobs. If he wants to have a rare Porsche, what's the problem with that?

That's selfish, and ignorant wrapped up into one nice neat little package.

Bill Gates is anything but ignorant. You don't get to be the worlds richest man by being a fool. As for selfish, well why bother getting rich if you're not going to splurge on yourself some?

gjcivic

09-16-2003, 02:26 PM

yeah, and if you had that kind of money, I'm sure that you would never even consider it.... He's a car guy, fighting to own a kick ass car, and now that other .00001% of people in the USA have an opportunity to buy one too... which means that I actually have a chance of seeing one driving around, and saying "hey, thats bad ass", then explaining to my wife why it is bad ass...

whats wrong with that... you just sound like a hater... trust me, I'm 110% sure that he gives his fair share to all kinds of charities, and if you took the time to research it, if you compare the percentage of what he gives of his profit, and the percentage that you give of your money to charity, I'm willing to bet that his percentage is WAY higher... so just lay off a fellow car guy...

TedR719

09-16-2003, 02:41 PM

Where did you get you PHD from? :)

no but really I totally agree with Pat on this one, he got there for a reason and if he wanted a bad ass car he had the money and determation to back it up. Same goes for his company, he didnt get there buy "dreaming" about it. There is no reason that you could get to his level if you really tried. Put your self in his shoes and think about it.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
In what part of my post did I say he should do anything for me??? Calling someone selfish doesn't mean that I said he should do something for myself. Don't you think he could have put that much more into something useful rather than legalizing a stoopid Porsche that he will probably hardly drive? Much less hire a team of fucking lawyers to do it for him. That's selfish, and ignorant wrapped up into one nice neat little package. :rolleyes:

I just figured you might give us a reason why he is a selfish prick. :rolleyes:

Why if someone is wealthy must they be obligated to give to the less fortunate?

THRICE

09-16-2003, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by newt2
Why should he? The guy is worth 100 billion dollars, gives over 100 million a year to charity and provides thousands of people with good paying jobs. If he wants to have a rare Porsche, what's the problem with that?

I also never said he should put it into a charity. There's no problem with wanting a rare Porsche, but I find something completely fucked up about the fact that he can change a set law because he has a shitload of cash.

Bill Gates is anything but ignorant. You don't get to be the worlds richest man by being a fool. As for selfish, well why bother getting rich if you're not going to splurge on yourself some?

Just FYI, the smartest man in the world could still make ignorant choices. Use your head and quit fucking playing my words. Like I said, there's nothing wrong with spending money on yourself, but does the man really need to hire a team of lawyers to legalize a car? Weak.

Originally posted by gjcivic
yeah, and if you had that kind of money, I'm sure that you would never even consider it.... He's a car guy, fighting to own a kick ass car, and now that other .00001% of people in the USA have an opportunity to buy one too... which means that I actually have a chance of seeing one driving around, and saying "hey, thats bad ass", then explaining to my wife why it is bad ass...

Wtf? Who are you to say I would never even consider it? You don't know me. Yeah, I could be bad ass too and say "Hey, I'm the shit because I made an opportunity for the richest people in America to own another exotic import" BTW, I see cars all the time driving around that I can't afford. Supras, Vipers, Ferrari's, etc. I don't sit there and fucking gawk over it. I go, "nice car" and forget about it 2 seconds later.

whats wrong with that... you just sound like a hater... trust me, I'm 110% sure that he gives his fair share to all kinds of charities, and if you took the time to research it, if you compare the percentage of what he gives of his profit, and the percentage that you give of your money to charity, I'm willing to bet that his percentage is WAY higher... so just lay off a fellow car guy...

Who cares what I sound like. I'm sure there are things in life that piss you off too, do I call you a hater? Uhhh, no.

BTW, Bill Gates is forced by law to give a certain amount of money to charities. So don't tell me to research before you storm into a situation with flags flying. I have nothing better to do at work than read stoopid issues of Forbes, the Wallstreet Journal, New York Times, and other pointless Bullshit that I couldn'e give a shit less about. I say fuck Bill Gates. He gets props for being a smart guy an succeeding in life, but there's nothing out there that says I have to like him. So, if you wnat to suck his nuts then go suck away, but I think he's a fucken dipshit.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 02:53 PM

Wow, that was a bucket of Gates Hatorade.

He's rich

He has good-lawyers

He wanted a 959

nothing wrong with that...He complied with the Law.

I'd rather be a rich "fuckin dipshit" than a poor bad ass mofo.

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:03 PM

Hey, don't hate on me because I don't like Bill Gates. I don't hate on people for their opinions.

Just for the record I also never said I was a "poor bad ass mofo".

I don't hate Bill Gates because he has alot of money. I guess I can't even really say I hate Bill Gates as a person, I just hate his personality and how he portrays himself to the media. He makes himself seem like a bigger person than everyone else because he whipes his ass with a Franklin.

Hell, If I get rich I am going to hire a Team of Lawyers to legalize me driving a Panzer through city streets.

TedR719

09-16-2003, 03:08 PM

How could you judge his personality without really meeting the guy? and basing it off the media as I'm sure you know isnt the best way to get to know a person. So it if was one of you friends that did this is would be a-ok? Seems to me like there is a little hate in there, and not saying you have to like him but givin the situation it seems like because "Bill Gates"did it you dont like it.

I don't hate Bill Gates because he has alot of money.

I guess I can't even really say I hate Bill Gates as a person.

I just hate his personality and how he portrays himself to the media.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
Just for the record I also never said I was a "poor bad ass mofo".

Did I say you did? were those words in quotes?

FWIW, I don't think I have ever seen Bill Gates portray himself as the person you describe.

newt2

09-16-2003, 03:18 PM

I find something completely fucked up about the fact that he can change a set law because he has a shitload of cash.

He didn't change the law, he obeyed it. The law doesn't say that you can't drive a certain car here. It says that you can't drive a car that does not meet our smog or safety standards. He paid to have the car crash tested to prove that it meets our requirements and he paid to get the car up to US legal smog specs. The lawyers are just there to handle the paperwork (you need lawyers whenever you deal with the government, trust me on that. I work for the government).

Look at the bright side dude. When you and your band become famous and sell 6 million copies of your debut album, you can buy a 959 and not have to do all that because Bill Gates has already done it for you. :)

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by TedR719
How could you judge his personality without really meeting the guy? and basing it off the media as I'm sure you know isnt the best way to get to know a person. So it if was one of you friends that did this is would be a-ok? Seems to me like there is a little hate in there, and not saying you have to like him but givin the situation it seems like because "Bill Gates"did it ou dont like it.

People in this thread were quick to judge me based on what I said, why can't I judge him based on what he says? Pssh, I hate the whole "Don't believe the media" crap. Look, I know they aren't the best source but I highly doubt that there is much to twist around tha Bill Gates says. I highly doubt some producer is sitting in the back room saying "Hey, yknow the part where Bill Gates says he likes children? Let's change it to where he says he likes to fuck pigs"

Good god lord in heaven, this is what I mean when I say people play on words..."So it if was one of you friends that did this is would be a-ok?"

I'm sorry, but I can't seem to find the part where I said that. I don't give a shit who or what legalizes driving a 959, That's not the point. The point is, I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick. Why are you going to flame on someone because they don't feel the same way as you?

newt2

09-16-2003, 03:23 PM

I don't hate Bill Gates because he has alot of money. I guess I can't even really say I hate Bill Gates as a person, I just hate his personality and how he portrays himself to the media. He makes himself seem like a bigger person than everyone else because he whipes his ass with a Franklin.

A much more fair statement would be how the media portrays him.

The media can assasinate the character of any person in the world simply by the way they present him in the news. Often, in fact probably the majority of the time, people are villified by the news simply to get ratings.

My only suggestion to you is that you not base your opinions of people (with obvious exceptions like murderers, terrorists and the like) off of what you see in the media. Chances are they're wrong and if you follow, so are you.

newt2

09-16-2003, 03:26 PM

The point is, I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick. Why are you going to flame on someone because they don't feel the same way as you?

Tell you what dude. Let's tone this thing down (after all, we're all frineds here. This isn't ClubSi....) and take a look at why you hate Bill Gates.

Can you give some specific thing that he's done to hurt someone? Or maybe there's some other reason? I just don't see the basis for such strong feelings about why you dislike the man so much. I'm not a fan of his myself, but I don't see any reason to use the strong language like in the quote above about him either.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 03:31 PM

Derogatory words are a substitue for a superior intellect. stupid fuckin retards:D

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Dustin
Did I say you did? were those words in quotes?

Yeah, you said "I'd rather be a rich fuckin dipshit than a poor bad ass mofo". Since I am the one who said Bill Gates was a Fuckin Dipshit, I can't help but feel that your comment was directed towards me. If that is not the case, then I apologize for any miconception. There.

Originally posted by newt2
Look at the bright side dude. When you and your band become famous and sell 6 million copies of your debut album, you can buy a 959 and not have to do all that because Bill Gates has already done it for you. :)

I don't want a 959 though... I want a Panzer. :)

TedR719

09-16-2003, 03:32 PM

1)Yes they where but it you dont back up your statement then people will jump on you, What Pat said, again.

2)Why is he a "slimy shit stick" then? I thought your orignal tought was because he did legalize the 959, and my feeling I was getting is because you said how he has all the money and he isnt a cool dude to chill with.

I not flaming but trying to figure out why all the hate towards the guy...

BTW: I cant believe we are going back and foruth with this subject :) hahaha

Originally posted by THRICE
People in this thread were quick to judge me based on what I said, why can't I judge him based on what he says? Pssh, I hate the whole "Don't believe the media" crap. Look, I know they aren't the best source but I highly doubt that there is much to twist around tha Bill Gates says. I highly doubt some producer is sitting in the back room saying "Hey, yknow the part where Bill Gates says he likes children? Let's change it to where he says he likes to fuck pigs"

Good god lord in heaven, this is what I mean when I say people play on words...

I'm sorry, but I can't seem to find the part where I said that. I don't give a shit who or what legalizes driving a 959, That's not the point. The point is, I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick. Why are you going to flame on someone because they don't feel the same way as you?

djet820

09-16-2003, 03:33 PM

Cool, now I can buy a 959 when I become rich..in about 4 hours lol. Stop this damn flaming and bashing. He legalized a car. Done.

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:36 PM

I don't not like him because of his money, fame, face, or whatever. I don't like him because I feel that he is taking advantage of the system. He's a great man, with a great mind. I just simply find it pitiful that someone with so much money and business could find something so rediculous to nitpick. I also feel the same way about Metallica and their trying to copyright anything that moves.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by djet820
Cool, now I can buy a 959 when I become rich..in about 4 hours lol. Stop this damn flaming and bashing. He legalized a car. Done.

Hey, when your bored on a Tuesday afternoon, these threads provide relief.

celica man

09-16-2003, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
People judge me based on I like to fuck pigs

kris........you like to fuck pigs?

j/k;)

chill out people........everyone has their own opinion on different things. thats what makes us all different <-----that sounds gay.

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:45 PM

I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick mainly because he tried to prove to the courts a few years ago that he was not creating a monopoly when in fact he was. He still lost in court. He made himself look like a liar, and someone with no regard for economical balance. I hate shady people like that. The only reason he dontaes is because he lost in court and is now forced to. He doesn't do it because he is a "nice guy". There's my reason.

THRICE

09-16-2003, 03:46 PM

Yeah, good one Jose. :rolleyes:

TedR719

09-16-2003, 03:48 PM

They (the gov) would get a cut of his money one way or another... Don't alot of people that are "well off" donate to help them with taxes at the end of the year?

Originally posted by THRICE
I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick mainly because he tried to prove to the courts a few years ago that he was not creating a monopoly when in fact he was. He still lost in court. He made himself look like a liar, and someone with no regard for economical balance. I hate shady people like that. The only reason he dontaes is because he lost in court and is now forced to. He doesn't do it because he is a "nice guy". There's my reason.

djet820

09-16-2003, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Dustin
Hey, when your bored on a Tuesday afternoon, these threads provide relief.

You need to learn the art of sex and masturbation :)

Dustin

09-16-2003, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
I think Bill Gates is a slimy shit stick mainly because he tried to prove to the courts a few years ago that he was not creating a monopoly when in fact he was. He still lost in court. He made himself look like a liar, and someone with no regard for economical balance. I hate shady people like that. The only reason he dontaes is because he lost in court and is now forced to. He doesn't do it because he is a "nice guy". There's my reason.

the Seattle-based foundation has an endowment of approximately $24 billion through the personal generosity of Bill and Melinda Gates."

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/AboutUs/

I think thats a few penny's more than obligation.

Dustin

09-16-2003, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by djet820
You need to learn the art of sex and masturbation :)

I'm at work, and I'm at work (well i suppose i could try it) ;)

THRICE

09-16-2003, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Dustin
the Seattle-based foundation has an endowment of approximately $24 billion through the personal generosity of Bill and Melinda Gates."

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/AboutUs/

I think thats a few penny's more than obligation.

Of course. "through the personal generosity". Is it going to say "through the law strapped gates foundation"? No. Once again, Gates donates more than obligated so he can recieve a larger tax break. Looking out for #1. Would you give up already? You're not proving shit to me.

djet820

09-16-2003, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
Of course. "through the personal generosity". Is it going to say "through the law strapped gates foundation"? No. Once again, Gates donates more than obligated so he can recieve a larger tax break. Looking out for #1. Would you give up already? You're not proving shit to me.

Well ummm, he's rich and I'm not. SO THERE!!! :eek:

stu

09-16-2003, 04:39 PM

By the way, the reason people are even arguing with you about Bill Gates is becuase your arguement looks like he did what he did by stepping on other people, when that is just not the case. Why do you think Dustin keeps bringing up the charity issue?

ShervRacer

09-16-2003, 05:33 PM

ive said it before and ill say it again.. its without a doubt the most beautiful porche ever... so nicce so wide... so sexy

DrJones

09-16-2003, 05:35 PM

Thrice: With that much anti-gates in you you really need to become a hard core Linux user, you already sound like one :D

Didn't think this one would turn into a flaming match... so lets get it back on subject...

gjcivic

09-16-2003, 05:50 PM

chill dude... you jumped WAY off topic long ago... he legalized a car... so did Motorex (they import and sell Skylines.. and they also had to sacrifice a couple to "crash testing") I really don't like the guy much myself, so no, I'm not "sucking his nuts" as you so eliquantly put it, I just don't see how a guy buying the car that he really wants, when the government of a "free country" says he can't have it, makes him more of a shit stick. If anything, I gained just a little teeny tiny bit of respect back for the guy... An I said that I would point it out and say "bad ass", then explain to my wife why I thought so... (she hates it when I do that :) )... Its not like I'm going to follow the guy around, spit shining his Porche emblem everytime he stops...

get a sense of humor...

Oh, and on a side note, one thing you have to understant about Gates is that if you say it can't be done, then he will do it... He used to live in New Mexico, and went to several banks and firms trying to get money for this little project that he called "software"... No one in NM would give him anything, so he left the state... After Microsoft was born, he swore that they would never have any thing to do with NM... that almost caused some serious problems when Intel built their plant in Albuquerque... he didn't want to support a company that was supporting NM... Kinda vindictive, huh?... though, I kinda wish I had a little more of that "go fuck yourself!" attitude myself :)

djet820

09-16-2003, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by gjcivic
chill dude... you jumped WAY off topic long ago... he legalized a car... so did Motorex (they import and sell Skylines.. and they also had to sacrifice a couple to "crash testing") I really don't like the guy much myself, so no, I'm not "sucking his nuts" as you so eliquantly put it, I just don't see how a guy buying the car that he really wants, when the government of a "free country" says he can't have it, makes him more of a shit stick. If anything, I gained just a little teeny tiny bit of respect back for the guy... An I said that I would point it out and say "bad ass", then explain to my wife why I thought so... (she hates it when I do that :) )... Its not like I'm going to follow the guy around, spit shining his Porche emblem everytime he stops...

get a sense of humor...

Oh, and on a side note, one thing you have to understant about Gates is that if you say it can't be done, then he will do it... He used to live in New Mexico, and went to several banks and firms trying to get money for this little project that he called "software"... No one in NM would give him anything, so he left the state... After Microsoft was born, he swore that they would never have any thing to do with NM... that almost caused some serious problems when Intel built their plant in Albuquerque... he didn't want to support a company that was supporting NM... Kinda vindictive, huh?... though, I kinda wish I had a little more of that "go fuck yourself!" attitude myself :)

I didn't know that about him. That's pretty neat lol. BUt I know something about you gjcivic, you're old.

TedR719

09-16-2003, 06:11 PM

:Beer:
Originally posted by gjcivic
chill dude... you jumped WAY off topic long ago... he legalized a car... so did Motorex (they import and sell Skylines.. and they also had to sacrifice a couple to "crash testing") I really don't like the guy much myself, so no, I'm not "sucking his nuts" as you so eliquantly put it, I just don't see how a guy buying the car that he really wants, when the government of a "free country" says he can't have it, makes him more of a shit stick. If anything, I gained just a little teeny tiny bit of respect back for the guy... An I said that I would point it out and say "bad ass", then explain to my wife why I thought so... (she hates it when I do that :) )... Its not like I'm going to follow the guy around, spit shining his Porche emblem everytime he stops...

get a sense of humor...

Oh, and on a side note, one thing you have to understant about Gates is that if you say it can't be done, then he will do it... He used to live in New Mexico, and went to several banks and firms trying to get money for this little project that he called "software"... No one in NM would give him anything, so he left the state... After Microsoft was born, he swore that they would never have any thing to do with NM... that almost caused some serious problems when Intel built their plant in Albuquerque... he didn't want to support a company that was supporting NM... Kinda vindictive, huh?... though, I kinda wish I had a little more of that "go fuck yourself!" attitude myself :)

Bedlam

09-16-2003, 09:34 PM

Hrmm..now this is a pretty interesting topic of discussion here..I know a "LOT" of people, myself included, that have done internships or worked for MS. He makes a habit of hosting a dinner for all of his new interns at his own home, just so he can meet some of the future of his company personally. He is a very, very, smart man..shrewd, but you really cant confuse the nature of the computer business with him not being a nice guy?

You work there in an enviroment that makes you WANT to be there, and have fun while you are working, and fosters creativity. A lot of the people I know that went there got really, stupid, aweful, lame, redundant tasks to do..all the time, day in and day out. Yet, not a single person I know, not ONE, is mad that they took the chance to work for one of the largest companies in the world. Its just plainly awesome to see it working and happening.

I dont really care for some of the "shady" stuff his company has pulled, but at the same time, I'd love to go to work for them... :)

-Bedlam

LeonZ

09-16-2003, 09:56 PM

At least he did something different with his money this time, and made it interesting for others..

Jarod_The_Ronin

09-16-2003, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
Why should we be happy? Because he used his rich ass to legalize a car that 90% can't even afford? He only did something for himself. Selfish prick.

agreed!

Skeptron99

09-16-2003, 10:19 PM

more....im kinda enjoying reading this thread..he he he

BatmanGSX

09-17-2003, 03:20 AM

THRICE, I like you but you are wrong on this one. Self made billionairs have every right to be selfish and when they are selfish it is cool and should be respected. If you are smart enough to make billions of dollars you should be rewarded with the right to be selfish and be applauded while doing it. I applaud Bill Gates for getting what he wanted.

Getting angry at him is just jealousy. You can say you aren't jealous but c'mon, who isn't envious of 100 billion dollars? I'd kill any one of you for 100 billion dollars.

THRICE

09-17-2003, 08:50 AM

Sure I'd like to have 100 Billion Dollars. I already said the reason why I didn't like him. That's the only reason. I never said that I hated him because he has alot of money, or because he worked his way to the top, or that he is the creator of MS, or any of that. I said I do not like him because he portrays himself as vindictive asshole towards the state of NM and other people who didn't support his idea because of the type of business at the time. I don't like his image. Period. One reason only. People just keep seem to put shit together that I hadn't said directly like I "hate bill gates because he is rich and has a porsche" or some typical BS. That's all.

gjcivic

09-17-2003, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by djet820
I didn't know that about him. That's pretty neat lol. BUt I know something about you gjcivic, you're old.

yep...thanks for noticing ;) :D

Jarod_The_Ronin

09-17-2003, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by BatmanGSX
THRICE, I like you but you are wrong on this one. Self made billionairs have every right to be selfish and when they are selfish it is cool and should be respected. If you are smart enough to make billions of dollars you should be rewarded with the right to be selfish and be applauded while doing it. I applaud Bill Gates for getting what he wanted.

Getting angry at him is just jealousy. You can say you aren't jealous but c'mon, who isn't envious of 100 billion dollars? I'd kill any one of you for 100 billion dollars.

how do they "have the right to be selfish"? Nobody has that right, and nobody should respect self-centered jackasses. Most people who have a lot of money didn't even work for it, and are complete idiots. Gates is nothing more than a really good thief. He stole and cheated his way to the top. If it wasn't for Steve Jobs, there wouldn't even be a Microsoft.

2000SiVTEC

09-17-2003, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by THRICE
Why should we be happy? Because he used his rich ass to legalize a car that 90% can't even afford? He only did something for himself. Selfish prick.

Jealous?

Bedlam

09-17-2003, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Jarod_The_Ronin
how do they "have the right to be selfish"? Nobody has that right, and nobody should respect self-centered jackasses. Most people who have a lot of money didn't even work for it, and are complete idiots. Gates is nothing more than a really good thief. He stole and cheated his way to the top. If it wasn't for Steve Jobs, there wouldn't even be a Microsoft.

Go ahead and keep telling yourself that. I suppose you invented the internet right? :p

-Bedlam

RiceBurner00

09-17-2003, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by THRICE

Hell, If I get rich I am going to hire a Team of Lawyers to legalize me driving a Panzer through city streets.

If I get that rich I am legalizing Weed :)

or Im moving to Canada in 2 years, Im not the biggest pothead, but US is bullshit for some laws

stu

09-17-2003, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by RiceBurner00
If I get that rich I am legalizing Weed :)

By buying a whole bunch then crashing it into a wall?

Mudd

09-17-2003, 10:21 PM

I don't think I have ever seen someone make comments in a thread that has made them self look as stupid as THRICE has just done to himself here.

djet820

09-17-2003, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by stu
By buying a whole bunch then crashing it into a wall?

by smoking a lot of it then forgetting why he was doing it in the first place :D

exciv2000

09-17-2003, 10:36 PM

The only reason weed isn't legal is because of the drug companies. You know, "partnership for a drug free America". There are a million drugs in America right now. Drug companies can dole out Prozac to millions of people to make them feel better but a plant in the ground would hurt their profits.

Bedlam

09-18-2003, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by exciv2000
The only reason weed isn't legal is because of the drug companies. You know, "partnership for a drug free America". There are a million drugs in America right now. Drug companies can dole out Prozac to millions of people to make them feel better but a plant in the ground would hurt their profits.

Hrmm..I hardly think so. Sure, it might be part of it, but I think its an issue of quality control and safety. I'd feel "safe" with some pill that was controlled by the FDA under strict lab conditions, but weed that was grown in the back of someones yard, with their special mix of freaky ass whatever tossed in the mix? No thanks.

Of course, I think thats the whole point of this topic. Control.

Some of the laws that are around these days go a long way to protect us. However, would it honestly hurt anyone if we had Skylines or Silvias roaming the streets? :)

-Bedlam

Maverick

09-18-2003, 12:29 AM

It would only hurt us if AV630's parents bought one for him.Originally posted by Bedlam
However, would it honestly hurt anyone if we had Skylines or Silvias roaming the streets? :)

-Bedlam

stu

09-18-2003, 12:30 AM

It hurt slow people's pride.

DrJones

09-18-2003, 02:06 AM

I'm kind of confused. I have followed his work and really admire him as a programmer. I haven't really heard/read anything about the side of him that Thrice is refering too.

I don't think there is any famous person that everyone loves/hates. There are two sides to every fence. However even if you love or hate Gates as a person... you have to at least be thankfull for his contributions. I can guarentee that if it wasn't for him none of us would be on this message board right now. It wouldn't even exist.

chrisbarnett01

09-18-2003, 02:42 AM

hahahahahaha.

Thrice you crack me up.

You keep changing your "reason", then you claim you never said that, someone else changed your wording.

hahahahah. You can't cite examples until someone else does first, then you can quote them.

hahahahahah.

Ok, you hate Bill Gates. Read the article again. He didn't use his wealth to change a law, he used his US given rights to use the law the way it was meant to be used.

The law existed, the car just needed to be certified.

Evo 7's, Skylines, various Jaguars, and now Porsche's are on the list of car's certified. There are other's that I don't really care about too.

And also, Panzer's are legal to drive in the US. :) There are at least 2 in Aurora. Try to pay more attention, instead of jumping on the "I hate Gates" bandwagon. I don't know the guy, I don't have an opinion on him at all, except that it's cool that he likes fast cars.

Jarod_The_Ronin

09-18-2003, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Bedlam
Go ahead and keep telling yourself that. I suppose you invented the internet right? :p

-Bedlam

I really hope you were playing around with me there, cuz if not, this is a really ignorant friggin post.

Dustin

09-18-2003, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Jarod_The_Ronin
I really hope you were playing around with me there, cuz if not, this is a really ignorant friggin post.

Of course he was playing around with you...we all know AL GORE invented the internet. ;)

Mudd

09-18-2003, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Jarod_The_Ronin
I really hope you were playing around with me there, cuz if not, this is a really ignorant friggin post.

MIke...........how did this guy invent the internet?..........I thought that Al Gore invented it.

Brian

THRICE

09-18-2003, 08:35 AM

EDIT : Forget it, I do not feel like carrying on this pointless debate any longer. It doesn't affect my life in any way so why do I care. I'm going to be the mature one here and blow off the stupid comments towards me and drop it. I'd appreciate those who think the opposite to drop it as well.

Bedlam

09-18-2003, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by Mudd
MIke...........how did this guy invent the internet?..........I thought that Al Gore invented it.

Brian

Well...I actually invented it! I was just testing him! Al Gore was just sitting back on his ass like Steve Jobs was...and stole the idea from me! Bastard! :)

-Bedlam

Jarod_The_Ronin

09-18-2003, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Bedlam
Well...I actually invented it! I was just testing him! Al Gore was just sitting back on his ass like Steve Jobs was...and stole the idea from me! Bastard! :)

-Bedlam

oh, is that so?
Then, you should probably know that I invented evolution. That's right... the whole favorable traits thing... my idea. I also started WW1.

Dustin

09-18-2003, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Jarod_The_Ronin
oh, is that so?
Then, you should probably know that I invented evolution. That's right... the whole favorable traits thing... my idea. I also started WW1.

Ughhh??:confused:

Spoken like a true apple user.

Wouldn't it be i-evoultion? or i-WW1?

i-mac, i-pod, i-pee, i-poop:D

Bedlam

09-18-2003, 02:44 PM

Heh...glad you got the idea that I was just jacking with you Jarod..I'm definately not a mac guy..I am going to be a manager at a PC store for gods sake..but I have been pretty impressed by the G5..not that I would ever pay money for one.. ;)

-Bedlam

RiceBurner00

09-19-2003, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Bedlam
Hrmm..I hardly think so. Sure, it might be part of it, but I think its an issue of quality control and safety. I'd feel "safe" with some pill that was controlled by the FDA under strict lab conditions, but weed that was grown in the back of someones yard, with their special mix of freaky ass whatever tossed in the mix? No thanks.

:)

-Bedlam

Weed can be sold in the stores, just like alcohol. Growing your own weed and trying to sell it would be stupid, becaue you can easily just buy it in stores. You dont see people making alcohol and trying to sell it do you? (other than big companies)

I dont like to drive high, I am a paranoid motherfucker when I have to be normal. One time I was really high and riding at like 1 am and I saw a lot of cars with skeletons in them, its weird, you dont see shit when your just high, but I did, it was so scary