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I believe that before first contact with another species can be achieved and be successful, we must first work out our own problems and become at peace - no weapons, no wars, no political hatred (although social hatred is a given and will always be an issue).
Um, Dude, I think we've had first contact. And failed. Miserably.
Well damn, I'm the last to hear of it! :retard:
I just think if there is other life out there, they are probably already keeping an eye on us, and not liking what they see. We are in a constant state of war, somewhere in the world, we pollute the hell out of our atmosphere, we're lazy, self centered, egotistical, ... I wouldn't want to come here if I had the choice.
Exactly. That's why I said we'd prolly need to work out our internal problems before a first contact can be made or be successful.
no way are we readyCommie, let the United States do it, we know how to :P :D :D
indeed, shoot first ask questions later :rollesyes:
Yeap, :D Then we steal their technology and sell it, and call it capitalism... :P
theives and murderers, perfect choice of representative
theives and murderers, perfect choice of representative:rofl2:
If there are more advanced beings out there, they would most likely to be just observing, as any interference might lead to something weird etc etc. Or maybe they actually don't know themselves what would happen if they interefered.
MAYBE the actual key to us achieving peace is first contact.
I don't know about the world, but I would love to hop on an alien ship and fly away. People are so fixed and closed-minded on this world. No one is moving on, and I've been born 100 years too early.
:D
:retard:
Justintime
9/26/02, 06:25pm
yes, i got that born too early feeling sometimes too, maybe reincarnation is real, would be fun if so!
Do you think we're ready for first contact?
As a species, no. Some are more ready than others though.
NO, No – they’ll just come and steal the water!!!!!!
:alienlol:
I just think if there is other life out there, they are probably already keeping an eye on us, and not liking what they see
No. If they've got any sense they'll have set up an exclusion zone long ago! :eek:
Gato_Solo
9/30/02, 09:58am
NO, No – they’ll just come and steal the water!!!!!!
:alienlol:
I don't think they'll fall here. They'll most likely just land. ;)
unclehobart
9/30/02, 10:51am
First contact will be easy... Response times on a 2 way conversation with the nearest reasonable star cluster with life has about a 4000 year delay. We should be ready in about the year 12,000 when we get out 'ok, come on over' ... unless the Moorlocks have eaten everyone up by then.
outside looking in
9/30/02, 02:05pm
Scanty raised a point that has been made before, and I think it's worth considering.
I agree that we're not really ready for first contact due to the state of the world's affairs, but first contact could also be the catalyst that helps us get these problems in order. The realization that we are just one populated planet out of countless many would put our problems in perspective in a way that no Earthly religion or mantra can.
Suppose the worst happened, and we learned that we would be invaded by aliens in approximately 100 years. How important do you think terrorism and religious conflicts would seem when faced with the extinction of the entire population? Many movies(Independence Day for example) have used this idea, and I'm not sure it's completely fantasy either. Common enemies (or, if you prefer, common "strange, unknown potentially dangerous extragalactic acquaintences) are one of the best motivators to put differences aside.
Outside looking in I don't share your optimism. Personally I think the universe would be better off without us.
outside looking in
9/30/02, 04:24pm
Outside looking in I don't share your optimism. Personally I think the universe would be better off without us.
Perhaps the universe would just be better off without some of us.
;)
unclehobart
9/30/02, 04:49pm
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/meltingpot/lightsey/267/cheggerschair.jpg
at least the us was probly spared his nekkid telly :sick:
unclehobart
9/30/02, 05:17pm
yes... I dont know who the blighter is.
be thankful, he's a total twat
unclehobart
9/30/02, 05:34pm
Billed as the "gameshow for naturists", Naked Jungle was broadcast as part of Channel 5's celebration of naturism week.
The programme saw naked host Chegwin - of Big Breakfast and Cheggers Plays Pop fame - leading male and female contestants - in a similar state of undress - through a series of demanding puzzles in a jungle environment.
The games included tests such as the Pool of Death and Waterfall of Venus. Nothing was left to the imagination as contestants swung and abseiled their way through the set.
... gross. Its Benny Hill without a point, humour, or pretty people.
Aunty Em
10/01/02, 03:14am
S'cuse me while I crawl off into a corner to throw up.
whoreable
10/01/02, 08:04am
I think the first contact was successful...although i am sure the anal probing did hurt...
unclehobart
10/01/02, 09:40am
Nah... It didnt hurt too bad. *clasps mouth* wait... forget I said that. *looks shiftily from left to right*
*looks strangely innocent and puts probe back in pocket*
whoreable
10/01/02, 01:32pm
anyone seen that kids in the hall sketch?? perfect.
"All we seemed to have learn from anal probing is that one guy doesn't seem to mind it."
"maybe our leader is just one sick and twisted assfreak"
too bad i probaly destroyed those quotes.
anyways you need to see it. and if you don't watch kids you need to start.
the greatest thing to come out of canada. ever.
stingray_sting
10/01/02, 07:16pm
another speices out there eh? who says they are even:
a. close enough to us
b. more advanced than we are
c. not just as bad as we are
d. not worse than we are
e. would understand how our earth works from up there on their space____ (id say ship but you know...)
like who really cares wether or not they are out there. like seriously, they will never come during my lifetime, so why worry?
Gato_Solo
10/02/02, 07:55am
I think that, when the aliens finally come...in Stingray_sting's lifetime, they'll use the anal-probe on him because he doubts their technological superiority... :D
BTW...You'd think that any race from another world would find a kinder, gentler way to explore the human body than by shoving something up a persons ass. I mean, really, what good does that do?
You'd think that any race from another world would find a kinder, gentler way to explore the human body than by shoving something up a persons ass.
Quite.
outside looking in
10/02/02, 11:37am
another speices out there eh? who says they are even:
a. close enough to usYou're right, they probably aren't.
b. more advanced than we areDue to our extreme infancy as a technological species, the odds are that they almost certainly will be more advanced than us.
c. not just as bad as we areCombined with part b., because they are more advanced (older) and still alive signifies that they overcame their technological adolecence and didn't blow themselves to hell... hence, they are probably more "civilized" if that is the proper term (less war like in any case)
d. not worse than we areSee above
e. would understand how our earth works from up there on their space____ (id say ship but you know...)Goes back to part b. More advance means a better understanding of reality. Even in our infancy, we would be capable of understanding the basics of just about any form of life, or any social structure on another planet.
Gato_Solo
10/02/02, 01:08pm
But why the anal probing? Cat-scans give you a better picture, and blood gives you a better understanding...
Shadowfax
10/02/02, 01:17pm
the anal probing is just for fun...other life forms may enjoy the exploring as well you know :D
but we're drifting away from the subject...;)
Gato_Solo
10/02/02, 02:08pm
Hmmm...I never mentioned goats... :laugh5:
whoreable
10/02/02, 02:26pm
the anal probing is just for fun...other life forms may enjoy the exploring as well you know :D
but we're drifting away from the subject...;)
you are right...discussing why the anal probings are happening is pointless. the question is when will the next one happen.
The problem with man meeting another alien species is this. You have to look at man's genetic make-up. Back when man first started on this planet, be it religious or scientific, we have been hunters, killing other resident species to survive. Modern day man is more domesticated but we are still hunters and killers it is just that our instincts have been surpressed by domestication and rules and laws within society. Inside all of us is the potential and need to survive and if we have too we can and do kill each other and, until it is genetically bred out of us, will continue to do so.
Personally, I think as far as meeting a new friendly 'alien' life-form is concerned we are nowhere near ready and need to find a way to make us all truly equall, but how ? If we get rid of money so that everybody is equall then we'll have to also get rid of every last thing that each of us owns then we are all truly equall but how long could we exist like that ? Simple answer, we couldn't!
I'm sorry if this appears to be in any way a sensible 'post' from me, I'll try not to let it happen again :D
my idea is that the human race is actually some sort of genetic experiment by another, extraterrestial species. they are growing us...
a recent article i read put forth the theory that a virus of some sort encoded its DNA into primate DNA, stew for a few hundred thousand years and, voila, here we are typing messages.
Gato_Solo
2/22/07, 11:38am
my idea is that the human race is actually some sort of genetic experiment by another, extraterrestial species. they are growing us...
a recent article i read put forth the theory that a virus of some sort encoded its DNA into primate DNA, stew for a few hundred thousand years and, voila, here we are typing messages.
MARS NEEDS WOMEN....:D
p.s.
- and don't forget the water ...
- and get some of those pretzels ... and some salted nuts ...
SouthernN'Proud
2/22/07, 04:58pm
Screw the pretzels, drill for farkin oil already. Mars needs global warming.
call out for a chinese takeaway .... :D
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