http://www.answerbag.com/profile/78227 New Answerbag answers from Tom Wed, 30 May 2012 10:24:27 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:24:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1406711 The way to eternal life is.....................................?<br /><br />Sadly unknown. Although I&#039;m not sure eternal life would be all it&#039;s cracked up to be anyway... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:14:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1406711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1369772 Do you ever look around at the world and think "Yeah, the devils running it"?<br /><br />Nope. I think assuming that a supernatural being is the cause of a problem is sidestepping the issue itself. Bad things generally happen to human beings because of other humans. Whether it be through direct negative action or simple apathy and whether the motivation stems from greed, spite,... Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:29:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1369772 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1340671 Should Sunday be a special day? Why or why not?<br /><br />For those who believe it is the Sabbath, yes. They should be free to observe their day of rest if they wish. However, I don&#039;t think those who don&#039;t place any importance on Sunday should be affected by this. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:46:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1340671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1323262 Where did the proverb,"an eye for an eye "come from?I find it immoral ,offensive ,and inane.<br /><br />The proverb &#039;an eye for an eye&#039; stems from a passage in Exodus of the Old Testament in the Bible (also of the Torah and Tanahk): &quot;If any harm follows, then you shall give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound,... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:10:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1323262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1322708 Worldwide, 10.5 million children under 5 will die this year -- why aren't more people talking about this?<br /><br />Probably because the majority of people who aren&#039;t discussing it are those who haven&#039;t been directly affected by it. I think it has something to do with the psychological evolution of mankind. We&#039;re intelligent enough to recognise suffering and it&#039;s happening all the time, but... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:10:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1322708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1317783 Post a youtube video that describes how you are feeling right now.<br /><br />Considerably random. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:12:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1317783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1317069 Do you think all atheist hate god? explain.<br /><br />No, I think all atheists don&#039;t believe in God. It&#039;s extremely difficult to hate something you don&#039;t believe in. It would be the same as hating faeries or goblins (assuming you don&#039;t believe in them), how can you have strong feelings on something you don&#039;t think exists? I... Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:35:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1317069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1307946 Do you (U.S. ABers) feel like SOME of the Canadian, English, Australian (and other) ABers talk down to us or lump us into one big bucket of what they think an American is (generally due to some unfortunate political goings-on)? Does this offend you?<br /><br />I&#039;m from the UK and I know that I&#039;ve seen non-Americans use the stereotypes you speak of when referring to Americans. However, I&#039;ve also seen Americans reciprocate and people of all nationalities lump others into categories and make ridiculous assumptions based on individuals&#039;... Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:02:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1307946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1307796 U.k. or u.s.<br /><br />In what sense? Where would I prefer to live? What is my country of residence? Which has the best weather? Which has the largest military? Which country is in Europe? Where does Sean Connery live? I don&#039;t understand your question. Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:11:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1307796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1300327 Where is the best place online to buy cheap PS2 games?<br /><br />Are you looking for new or second hand games (the latter are usually cheaper)? I would recommend looking at the following: http://www.ebay.com http://www.amazon.com http://www.play.com (you can replace the ending with your local domain such as &#039;co.uk&#039; depending on... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:03:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1300327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1300102 Describe yourself...but in the exact opposite way?<br /><br />I&#039;m interesting, handsome, deeply religious and destined for great things. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:00:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1300102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1299593 If Jesus Christ came down on a cloud and stood in front of you would you then believe?<br /><br />That would depend on entirely how he acted and what he said. How would I know it wasn&#039;t just a dream or a hallucination? How would I know this being on the cloud wasn&#039;t trying to deceive me? I don&#039;t know what Jesus looked like and even if I did, a being that could magically come... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:37:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1299593 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1298445 What's your opinion of somebody that drops the "F" bomb about every other sentence?<br /><br />I encounter a considerable amount of people like that and I feel it would benefit them to realise that swear words lose their effects entirely when overused. It really comes across as ignorant yet so many don&#039;t seem to recognise this at all. I usually associate such behaviour with a limited... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:12:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1298445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1298091 "Unless you can question your own beliefs, you have no place questioning the beliefs of others." What do you think about that?<br /><br />I definitely agree. I see beliefs as very fluid things - they depend on both the world around us and beyond. It is only sensible that when new evidence comes to light regarding these beliefs that we re-evaluate our positions, otherwise how can we ensure that they are accurate? If you&#039;re... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:26:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1298091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1297784 You and I are on opposite sides of every issue..does that mean you will always punish me with negative points because we simply don't agree?<br /><br />No, the only time I give negative ratings is when an answer is blatantly offensive or overtly aggressive. Ratings are there for denoting answers as &#039;helpful&#039; or &#039;unhelpful&#039;. If a question requests opinions or views and they are given (no matter how much I disagree with them)... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:31:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1297784 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1295283 Why did prohibition in the US fail?<br /><br />I believe there were various reasons behind the failure of prohibition. Generally speaking, the majority of the population did not support the 18th amendment once it had come into effect. &#039;Speakeasies&#039; (illegal bars) sprang up and were usually extremely successful. If I recall... Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:21:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1295283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1294815 Whats your favorite italian food?<br /><br />Italian is my favourite cuisine so I&#039;m a fan of all sorts of dishes. I love Lasagna, Spaghetti Bolognese, Spaghetti Carbonara, and funghi (mushroom) Ravioli. My favourite would probably have to be, the classic, pizza. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:34:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1294815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1294767 Why do Americans call dollars 'bucks'?<br /><br />Buck is likely to have derived from &#039;buckskin&#039; which was used as a unit of trade with native Americans in the 1700s. As deerskin became a less common medium of exchange the word &#039;buck&#039; was likely to have been adapted to use for the dollar currency which had replaced it.... Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:27:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1294767 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1293811 Parle vous Francais?<br /><br />Nein, aber ich spreche manche Deutsch. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:27:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1293811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1290114 Is it possible to ''grow out'' of Answerbag?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure if &#039;growing out&#039; would be the correct term but there are certainly many users who have moved on. &#039;Growing&#039; seems to suggest a beneficial change in the individual which I wouldn&#039;t like to associate with leaving the site (after all, we&#039;re here to help... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:13:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1290114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289795 Guys - Do you think it "skanky" if a girl doesnt wear matching underwear?<br /><br />Quite frankly, I couldn&#039;t care less. Underwear colour schemes aren&#039;t high on my priority list when considering a partner. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:13:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289717 I would like to see a feature that would allow me to opt out of a comment thread if I have nothing else to contribute. Would you like an 'Ignore This Thread' button on comment threads?<br /><br />Yes, I&#039;d like to see it and such a feature has been discussed at length before, I believe. I haven&#039;t had too much of a problem with extended comment threads but there has been the occasion where a few users have taken the opportunity for a lengthy discussion meaning my comment button... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:54:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289465 Would date someone who is bi-sexual?<br /><br />I would have no qualms with &#039;dating&#039; someone who is bisexual although they&#039;d have to be female considering I&#039;m heterosexual. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:01:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1289465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1287962 Why is being called "gay" a common insult?<br /><br />It stems from the widespread derision of homosexuals by ignorant individuals. People who used the word &#039;gay&#039; with a certain amount of distaste gradually started using it more and more as an insult against heterosexuals, and clearly those with equally homophobic views would be more... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:21:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1287962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1284489 Between June 2005 & June 2006 nearly 200,000 British citizens chose to leave the country for a new life elsewhere. What do you suppose was theprimary reason(s)for leaving?<br /><br />I think it&#039;s probably due to a combination of factors. The increasing crime rates coupled with the yobs that seem to roam the street of the majority towns and cities is likely to be one of them. Many people leave seeking a warmer climate (hence the huge amounts of expats in Spain) and others... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:15:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1284489 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1284337 Do you taste a difference in American chocolate and British chocolate?<br /><br />Yes, I went on holiday to Florida a few years ago, tried some Hershey&#039;s and it tasted completely different to the British brands such as Cadbury and Galaxy. I&#039;m not particularly fond of the taste although this may be because I&#039;m more accustomed to the British variety. As for the... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:47:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1284337 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283470 Why is George Bush such a good president? (humor only please)<br /><br />He glorifies America&#039;s history and past presidents through his ineptitude. Also, he&#039;ll provide a hell of a good reason for Americans to celebrate in January 2009. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:09:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283244 I just saw that in 2 days, it will be my 1 year anniversary of being on AB. How long have you been here?<br /><br />I have been on Answerbag since the 11th of August last year. It&#039;s odd, I&#039;ve been involved in quite a few online communities but usually lose interest after a month or two. Granted, my interest in Answerbag has fluctuated a bit but I&#039;ve never actually been bored by the site... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:10:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283207 What are your top ten reasons for not attending the AB gathering in October 2007?<br /><br />1. My technophobic parents think everyone on the internet is a paedophile. 2. Lack of time - I&#039;ll be busy taking my A levels. 3. Lack of money - flights to America are expensive and I haven&#039;t even got a job. 4. I&#039;m socially inept, I&#039;d probably just sit there gawking at... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:58:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1283207 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1282981 The bible... for or against?<br /><br />The Bible is just a book (or a collection of various texts in book form to be precise). I&#039;m neither for it or against it, I typically don&#039;t form opinions of that sort towards objects. I feel the Bible is of some historical value and also contains some &#039;interesting&#039;... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:02:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1282981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1279586 Whats the closest airport to you?<br /><br />There&#039;s a small airport for light aircraft about a mile from my house which means I get all the low flying flight noise and none of the travelling benefits. &#039;Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport&#039; is the nearest international airport. It&#039;s relatively new and there was a... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:50:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1279586 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1279518 Does anyone purchase non-laptop computers anymore? If so, why?<br /><br />There are a variety of reasons that desktops are still popular. First of all, laptops are generally more expensive for the specification you&#039;re going to get so desktops give you more power for your money. Top spec laptops are far more expensive than their desktop counter parts which means... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:39:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1279518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278895 I just answered a question which had 178 answers. After I finished AB showed my answer as " Answer 168 out of 179 " why isn't my answer ranked 179? I mean what decides the order?<br /><br />I answered a similar question here - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1273786 &quot;There are two forms of answer ranking - by rating and by date. By default I believe answers are sorted by rating but you can order them by date by selecting &#039;sort by date&#039; which is situated below the... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:35:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278787 Do you think Americans should still be proud of who they are?<br /><br />That depends on the individual. I do not believe nationality makes a person. Not all Americans are great people and nor are all Americans obnoxious morons. On the world stage the USA has done both admirable and deplorable things in recent years but should this affect its citizens&#039; self... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:18:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278787 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278620 Are you a organ donor?<br /><br />Not currently, but I do plan to register. I really can&#039;t see any reason not to. I certainly won&#039;t be needing my organs once I&#039;m deceased. Interestingly, there have been discussions in Britain about everyone being seen as a potential organ donor unless they specifically ask not... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:41:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278280 Do you think the US should just build a big wall around it's borders and let the rest of the world figure it out on their own?<br /><br />No. The US&#039; economy along with the rest of the world&#039;s would collapse overnight. America relies heavily on foreign exports (as do most modern developed nations) and would be unlikely to be able to adapt quickly enough to cope. America contributes a lot to the international community,... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:18:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1278280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1274482 When you're felling down and weary, what is a good song to listen that help cheer you up or get your energy flowing?<br /><br />I like &#039;Generator&#039; by The Holloways. It&#039;s a really upbeat song and has often put a smile on my face. The video&#039;s below. It&#039;s quite funny but takes a while to kick in with the actual song: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:58:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1274482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1274404 When you have a burning ambition that is unlikely to ever come to fruition (because ''following your heart'' has its limitations), how can you squash the burning desire so the fact you can't have it doesn't cause you pain and make you ache inside?<br /><br />I&#039;m going to give two answers to this question - a generic answer and a personal one. Ambition is something that is very difficult to suppress. It burns inside us and despite repeatedly trying to rationalise our own dreams, I know that often a tiny flame of hope will forever be there -... Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:35:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1274404 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1273786 I just answered a question which had 178 answers. After I finished AB showed my answer as " Answer 168 out of 179 " why isn't my answer ranked 179? I mean what decides the order?<br /><br />There are two forms of answer ranking - by rating and by date. By default I believe answers are sorted by rating but you can order them by date by selecting &#039;sort by date&#039; which is situated below the orange question box or you can set all answers to be ranked by date, when you come... Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:54:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1273786 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1273030 If you got your gcse results yesterday like me, what were they? i got 1 A, 7 Bs & 2 Cs<br /><br />Congratulations TUS! Yes, I received my results on Thursday. I got 8 A*s and an A. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:41:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1273030 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1270433 US AB'ers, do you love the UK AB'ers despite the fact that they seem to hate our guts?<br /><br />I&#039;m English and I have absolutely no problem with the majority of US baggers (let&#039;s face it, Americans make this site what it is). I do, however, have a problem with sweeping generalisations that are made based on nationality. After reading a few comments it seems you have been... Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:30:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1270433 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1269555 What is your favorite hot beverage?<br /><br />Hot chocolate or &#039;cocoa&#039;, I&#039;m not a fan of tea and can&#039;t stand the taste of coffee. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:24:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1269555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1266689 LOANS AVAILABLE: NO SOCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED & NO CREDIT CHECK NEEDED, 100% GUARANTEED. DO YOU HAVE A BAD CREDIT, ARE YOU IN DEBT AND NEED TO PAY BILLS? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO OBTAIN A LOAN. PLS CONTACT MR. BANKS @ banks_loanequi1@yahoo.com.<br /><br />Spam Spam Spam Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:46:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1266689 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1266655 Do you think this question is nonscence ? "( Would anyone miss me if I left Answerbag? )" ? ...http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1265475...<br /><br />No, it&#039;s perfectly easy to understand. However I think questions of this nature should be rejected as they seem to be designed to generate a bit of back slapping, complimenting and doesn&#039;t really add to the quality of the bag. There is a comment feature there to communicate with users... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:36:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1266655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262178 Besides AnswerBag, what else could AB stand for?<br /><br />Argument Base *whistles* Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:51:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262061 Would you ever take a job if it paid very well as an Executioner in a state prison?<br /><br />No, I am against capital punishment so that would be rather hypocritical of me. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:28:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262039 As a born American and serving in the military just what would you do if you saw an individual putting the American flag on the ground and setting it on fire?<br /><br />I&#039;m not an American and I hope never to serve in the military but let&#039;s assume that I&#039;m both for the sake of the question. I imagine I would do nothing. That individual would be entitled to freedom of speech (something the American constitution is there to protect, by the way) so I... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:22:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1262039 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1261564 Are you for or against stem cell research? Even if it only uses cells from a 'discarded' umbilical cord? I think that the amount of suffering that it could help would be tremendous. Or am I just not seeing the big picture here?<br /><br />I am absolutely for this research. The outcomes and overall impact on people&#039;s lives could be tremendous, reducing suffering for thousands. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:17:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1261564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1261347 Due to the recent murder by gun of an 11 year old child in Liverpool, should the minimum sentence (in the UK) for carrying a firearm be increased from 5 years to 20 years?<br /><br />Yes, guns should be forced from circulation through aggressive enforcement and harsher laws for possession and carrying. 20 years seem like a reasonable length of time and it should be far higher for those dealing firearms. Furthermore murdering a child in cold blood should be an offence punished... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:34:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1261347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1260569 How can I lose 10lbs in 7 days?<br /><br />There are probably various stupid crash diets or just simple starvation that could do this. However, it would not be a smart thing to do. People who lose weight in such a short period of time often find they put on more weight than they had to begin with when they return to eating normally (or... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:20:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1260569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1257229 AB-Bernice has finally accepted my Friends request. How should I celebrate?<br /><br />Celebrate? Why would you want to do that? Don&#039;t you see.. this is all part of a diabolical plot. The bots have gained contempt from the majority of baggers and are no longer able to post questions that are taken seriously. How can they address this? Well, by inviting a well respected pillar... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:55:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1257229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1256970 I have posted an auction Xbox with 23Games and 4 Controllers that work good on Ebay the Retail according to GameStop.com is $330. To find the auction go to ebay and type in the item number, the item number is 160149617916 or you can type in the title<br /><br />Advertising your ebay items on answerbag will lead to your account being removed. Please stop. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:55:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1256970 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1256934 Do you think that it's considered "cowardly" to back out of an argument when you realize that you will not be convincing the other party to agree or even understand your view?<br /><br />No. Honestly, I think it&#039;s often the sensible thing to do. Sometimes, no matter how vast the evidence, resources, opinions and logical reasoning you have to back up your argument you won&#039;t convince others to see your point of view. In these cases carrying on the argument is not... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:48:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1256934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1252067 Why did you choose a gay lifestyle?<br /><br />I didn&#039;t - I am straight, however I do not think homosexuality is any more of a &#039;lifestyle&#039; than heterosexuality. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:21:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1252067 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1251660 When young elephants are nursing, do they use the same trunk-to-mouth transfer that they do when they drink water, or do they just suckle directly with their mouths?<br /><br />Great question! Apparently they use their mouths, they don&#039;t learn to control their trunks properly for several months after birth. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:21:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1251660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1250299 What's the ultimate female activity? (something most women, on average, would rather do than anything else)<br /><br />Despite my obvious disadvantage in answering this question I&#039;d have to say.. Shopping. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:00:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1250299 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1250187 Would you convert your religion for marriage?<br /><br />No. First off it&#039;s difficult to change what I haven&#039;t got (I&#039;m not religious). Secondly, no matter how much I loved my partner I couldn&#039;t just change my beliefs to please them. Even if I wanted to and joined their religion, attended church etc - my heart (as it were)... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:30:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1250187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246773 Have any of u guys ever heard of eton college, england?<br /><br />Yes I have, but then I am English. It is commonly associated with &#039;toffs&#039; and has seen quite a few Prime ministers pass through it, I believe. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:31:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246749 Goodkind or Pratchett? which Terry's writing do you like the best and why?<br /><br />I am a huge fan of Pratchett and have honestly never read or even heard of Goodkind. I like Pratchett due to the humour he injects so skilfully into his work, his parodies of other fantasy work and his take up on modern events/situations through fiction. What is Goodkind&#039;s style like? From a... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:27:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246749 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246524 What’s the scariest religion you know of?<br /><br />Some radical groups of Christians and Muslims (and indeed some interpretations of these religions&#039; texts) can be quite frightening although I would be reluctant to label an entire religion &#039;scary&#039; based on these sects. Furthermore, I find some of the actions of the church of... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:28:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246364 If you thought your friend was dating/marrying/married to a "gold digger" (either male or female) would you tell them, or let them "find out" on their own?<br /><br />That would be a very awkward situation. I think I&#039;d have to earnestly inform my friend of my opinion, if I really thought there was a really good chance (not just a slight inkling) that their partner was a &#039;gold digger&#039;. Obviously, I would try and go about it as tactfully as... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:56:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1244930 Should the moderation flags be taken away from Answerbag so that no more moderation points can be awarded?<br /><br />No, the moderation flags serve an important purpose in alerting staff to issues so that they can be responded to quickly. I think people should be encouraged to answer and ask more as opposed to purely moderating (perhaps the points received for moderation should be toned down), however flagging... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:56:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1244930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1242112 Do you really want a world where no one believes in God or eternal consequence?<br /><br />I&#039;d rather live in a world where people committed good deeds and acted morally (I&#039;m going to use this term for this answer although there is an issue in that morality is subjective) due to their integrity and character as opposed to their fear of eternal damnation. Being an atheist does... Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:57:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1242112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240701 Would you vote for a nonreligious person?<br /><br />Yes, if I agreed with their policies and believed they were the best candidate. Religious beliefs or lack of them has no bearing on who I vote for. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:23:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240271 If you were able to address the fallen soldiers of any war, and of any nation, what would you like to say to them?<br /><br />I&#039;d like to simply say to all the fallen soldiers of the Allied forces in both the first and second world wars - &quot;Thank You&quot;. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:56:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240271 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240198 Who was Ernst Roehm and why did Hitler want him killed?<br /><br />Roehm was the leader of the SA (or Sturm Abteilung) which was effectively the Nazi party&#039;s private army. During Hitler&#039;s rise to power, he used the SA to terrorise and intimidate other political parties as well as putting on impressive marches. This worked well to begin with, however... Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:23:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1240198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1238063 I've heard on the news that they're considering dropping the legal drinking age to 18. What's your opinion on this?<br /><br />Interestingly, they&#039;re discussing doing the exact opposite here in Britain. Currently the legal drinking age is 18 and they&#039;re considering upping it to 21 due to a recent spate of alcohol induced violence involving teenagers. I don&#039;t know how the situation is in America (I&#039;m... Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:30:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1238063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237960 What sorts of careers will a degree in Politics lead me to?<br /><br />A degree in this subject is something that would interest me personally and I&#039;m still learning about it myself. Aside from Politician, I believe the degree can lead to careers in the civil service, local government, education, diplomacy/international relations, journalism and management.... Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:55:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237960 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237770 With marriage on the decline..should we bring back the dowry?<br /><br />No. I think marriage should have as little to do with money and finance as possible. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:02:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237770 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237519 What is level 50 at AB ? is it "Brain" I know 49 is but I am 900 pts away from and I don t know what it is?<br /><br />You are 900 points away from becoming a &#039;Sage&#039;. Well done, keep up the good work ;). Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:39:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1237519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1236176 If limewire is illegal, then why do the cops do nothin' about it?<br /><br />As far as I&#039;m aware, Limewire itself is not illegal. It is those using Limewire to illegally download music and films without the proper licenses that are breaking the law, not the provider of the software. Just as, say, manufacturing and owning cars isn&#039;t illegal but drink driving is. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:20:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1236176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233499 Did pets take over AB just now? Are they the new "Bacon" ? What did I miss?<br /><br />I have noticed a bit of an increase in pet questions, not that it&#039;s a bad thing. Also, I believe some pets ARE &#039;new&#039; bacon.. ;) Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:14:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233266 Is there one TRUE religion?<br /><br />Perhaps. You&#039;d think that most Christians would say Christianity, Muslims would say Islam etc. I think a few religious people feel that there are various paths through different religions which can lead to salvation. Maybe one of the modern popular religions is the only true one. On the... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:23:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233266 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1231861 When we think we are communicating with the dead, do you think we are really communicating with demons?<br /><br />No, I do not think people can communicate with the dead and I do not believe in demons. I think those claiming they can communicate with the dead are either fraudulent, mentally ill or at the very least slightly deluded. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:10:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1231861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1231478 I've heard of a tricycle and a unicycle, but what's a menstrualcycle?<br /><br />This seems appropriate - http://www.explosm.net/comics/982/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:50:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1231478 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228952 Why do guys think showing emotion (i.e. crying) makes them less of a man?<br /><br />This is only true of some men. I think they see it as a more masculine thing to do - to repress their emotions and &#039;get on with it&#039; rather than releasing their emotions and showing weakness. I imagine a lot of it&#039;s down to the patriarchal role that men are supposed to hold within... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:52:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228852 Do you think the US soccer league will ever be as strong as the leagues in other countries such as Great Britain and Italy?<br /><br />I very much doubt it, at least in the immediate future. The problem is for the sport to develop there must be more interest and I think this will only ever be limited. It&#039;s obvious that sports like American football, baseball, basketball and hockey all rank above &#039;soccer&#039; in terms... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:24:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228852 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228132 Did Brokeback Mountain tarnish the good image of Cowboys?<br /><br />No, it&#039;s just one film in the vast ocean of Westerns. As for &#039;tarnishing&#039; a good image, I&#039;m not sure if I&#039;d class the image of people running around killing each other as &#039;good&#039; and I don&#039;t see what&#039;s bad about some romance becoming involved (although... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:20:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1228132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1224042 What do you think of the sites that give instructions on committing suicide?<br /><br />This is a tricky one. Whilst I&#039;m for free speech and understand why people would want to find this information, I do not think these sites are morally acceptable. I don&#039;t think suicide is ever really the correct course of action (I realise pain drives some people to think it is, though)... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:33:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1224042 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223830 I am a teenager how can i make money?<br /><br />By getting a job. Depending on your age and where you live there are various ways of earning. A paper round is usually an option for teens, you should contact your local newsagent and/or paper to learn about opportunities if you&#039;re interested. For older teenagers there is often part time... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:36:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223830 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223762 Americans often talk about liking a"British accent" but most British people would debate whether there is really a British accent. So what do you mean and what do you like about it?<br /><br />Great question, I&#039;ve noticed that too. Anyone who lives in Britain or even visits Britain ever so often knows there isn&#039;t a typical &#039;British&#039; accent. The differences between accents in England, Wales and Scotland vary immensely. These accents also vary greatly within each... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:18:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223762 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223609 Have you been to GodTube (www.godtube.com)? What's your opinion of this new spin on YouTube?<br /><br />I don&#039;t really see what it offers differently to youtube. God-related videos can be uploaded to youtube and categorised so it is easy to find them. This seems like some sort of e-segregation and I can&#039;t see it&#039;s benefits. I&#039;m sure there is a significant Christian community on... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:48:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1223609 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1217077 Do you believe something really bad is gonna happen in the year 2012 like some people believe?<br /><br />I think that there have been scores of predicted &#039;doomsdays&#039; which haven&#039;t come true and I feel that this will just be another one. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:07:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1217077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1214522 "Astrology is superstition made into elaborate pseudo-science." (Richard Dawkins). Do you agree?<br /><br />Yes, I do agree. I often worry at the amount of people who seem to take astrology seriously. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:59:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1214522 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1213576 Are you beautiful, sexy and gorgeous?<br /><br />No.. but oh well, I have other qualities. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:30:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1213576 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1210208 If you had a chance would you want you to go on a grand tour of the world?France, Switzerland, Italy,Germany and Belgium in three months time.<br /><br />Yes, definitely. Although, that looks more like a grand tour of western Europe than the world ;). I&#039;d really like to travel around various continents when I get the chance (and the money). Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:08:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1210208 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1209907 Where do you keep your home defense gun?<br /><br />I do not have a home defence gun. Where I live, owning a fire arm for that purpose is illegal. Even if it was legal I very much doubt that I would want one. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:24:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1209907 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1209669 Can the AB God's Please sort out cdhfootball? he's/she's poluting AB<br /><br />Yes this needs to be sorted out. I&#039;ve posted on the blog but it seems that there are no moderators/community leaders/admins present otherwise you&#039;d have thought he would have been dealt with more quickly. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:47:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1209669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1206796 Do you think the troll tracker is for real? http://trolltracker.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Well it&#039;s an accurate list of people&#039;s percentage positive ratings given. This does not, however, directly correlate with individuals trolling and therefore, I feel, it is inaccurate and bordering on slanderous to label some of these users trolls. The Answerbag staff created the... Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:19:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1206796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1205695 Best rock band out of these choices: Van Halen, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Queen, or Metallica?<br /><br />Queen! Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:17:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1205695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1205466 What is the worst movie you have ever rented or bought?<br /><br />Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny It just isn&#039;t funny. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:53:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1205466 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1201515 What's the currency of Tulaghi and what is its value compared to the U.S. Dollar?<br /><br />Tulaghi is part of the nation of the Solomon Islands and thus uses the Solomon Island Dollar. According to Yahoo Finance one Solomon Island Dollar is worth 0.1412 US Dollars. Conversely that means that one US dollar is worth 7.0835 Solomon Island Dollars. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:59:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1201515 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1199167 Would you stop coming to AB if there were no points.<br /><br />No, I&#039;m here for the people - not the points. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:22:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1199167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195826 Matt groening, how is his surname pronounced, i think it is gray-ning but my friend thinks groaning<br /><br />You are correct, it is pronounced like &#039;gray-ning&#039;. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:23:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195811 I used to self harm, is it cowardly to do that to yourself? i feel like a coward<br /><br />I don&#039;t think so. Obviously self harm is the wrong thing to do but I don&#039;t think &#039;cowardly&#039; is a correct description. I think people perhaps falsely equate it with suicide, where there is more of an argument for cowardice being involved. People deal with pain in different... Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:21:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195210 Do they have Senior Proms in UK schools?<br /><br />At UK schools there are usually &#039;prom&#039; style events (sometimes but not always named proms) for students at the end of their compulsory education (at 16) and also for students at the end of their further education (at 18). I&#039;m not sure how this equates to the US education system as... Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:09:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1195210 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194871 Where you live, if you smile to somebody, will they smile back to you or will they think you're weird?<br /><br />That depends on the person. Generally you&#039;ll get a smile back although if you smile at some you&#039;re liable to get stabbed or at very least verbally abused. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:29:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194796 What do your first names means?<br /><br />Tom comes from the Aramaic word meaning &#039;twin&#039; and coincidentally, I am a twin. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:04:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194771 Do you play an MMORPG? Which one? Why do you like it better than playing a regular RPG solo? MMORPG is Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game for those who don't know. (World of Warcraft, Everquest, Etc.)<br /><br />Yes, I am currently participating in the beta testing of a MMORPG called &#039;Football Manager Live&#039;. It is a football (or &#039;soccer&#039;) management game where you create your own team, set out tactics, sign players and compete with others in the game world in competitions. ... Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:58:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194771 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194190 In the kitchen which cooking tool do you like to use the most? Do you like to use spoons,a special bowl or something else?<br /><br />The microwave, I&#039;m afraid. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:14:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1194190