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Quote: 1MatterToMotionassuming for a second that there is a way to predict when a streak will end - disprove or preclude the existence of God?
Who said either one, not me. Who plays
streaks, nobody I know. Just when you
realize it's a streak, it's over.
Just trying to figure out who believes in what. It should seem that system players see a different sort of God than advantage players, but that both see a God in the sense that they want to teach the "evil" casinos a lesson. Not that long ago, a woman told me of a man from Las Vegas whom she was dating. He's a psychiatrist who specializes in gambling addiction. Apparently, gamblers have this internal dialogue about triumphing over evil. It makes sense, given the way the advantage players go on about system players on the one hand, and the casinos on the other. But, there must be also system and advantage players of the type who don't believe in God. More hardened people from the more established and recognized professions?Quote: EvenBobWho said either one, not me. Who plays
streaks, nobody I know. Just when you
realize it's a streak, it's over.
Every system has to do with trying to connect independent events. But each event occurs with the same probability. Systems are fun to play around with, though, at a distance. I wonder how many atheists believe in stuff like that, along with reincarnation, which can't be proved, either. And at the reason some of them would call themselves agnostic atheists. Does this mean the religious should call themselves agnostic believers? I guess then that an atheist or believer doesn't care about proof of God.
Perhaps. But only as long as they remain quiet?Quote: rxwineChinese cites are possible to live in also, on a day to day basis, without being rounded up, imprisoned or beaten by their government.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8122210/China-and-human-rights-jailed-for-speaking-out.htmlQuote:The Chinese authorities show little tolerance for those who speak out over scandals the government would rather keep hidden. Ordinary people who have tried to help the victims of the country's flawed justice, health and development policies have found themselves beaten, jailed and worse.
http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-1318-the-4-strangest-things-nobody-tells-you-about-life-in-china.htmlQuote:The Government Controls Everything. No, Seriously: Everything. "You've probably heard tales about the Orwellian Chinese government arresting journalists, or hiring 2 million people to police the Internet (as though mere humans could ever stuff that particular monster back in the box). Then there's the whole birth control issue."
White People Are Fashion Accessories. "Some large Chinese companies hire white guys to stand around the office and look successful when a prospective client visits, because nothing shows hedonistic excess like being able to afford a pet white dude."
Inefficiency Permeates Every Aspect of Daily Life. "I have never spent less than an hour in a Chinese bank. One time, just changing a 20-pound note took nearly two hours and involved scans of my passport, six forms, a dispensation from my childhood priest, and three different people with stamps to make it proper."
The Counterfeit Problem Runs Way Deeper Than You Think. "What you're not prepared for is the counterfeit meat. Take this highly publicized case from last year involving rat, fox, and mink being passed off as mutton. It wasn't exactly a freak occurrence. The whole Chinese fake-steak situation has gotten so bad that I now refuse to eat meat unless it's from a place that hangs the animal's carcass outside for me to thoroughly inspect and deem worthy of being devoured."
Quote: 1MatterToMotionEvery system has to do with trying to connect independent events..
Does it? Or are you just fishing..
I think that this is a question for you about your own system. Fishing would be a good term, given how little you speak of it in definitive terms except for waiting for a streak to end.Quote: EvenBobDoes it? Or are you just fishing..
You'll have to present and prove it out yourself to others, like anyone else with a claim in public. Proofs in isolation tend to be incomplete, error-ridden and fanciful when relatively few others make the same claim, and none with proof.
Let's suppose such a system exists. Many players would have discovered it inadvertently, a long time ago. Specifically, if you haven't lost or won a lot of money with it because you hate going to casinos, then it can not be proved out that way, either. In practice, you could still win with a bad system, and lose with a good one, especially when you don't play a lot. You might be even ejected from your casino before you could win enough to statistically prove it out.
It can't be very satisfying when one has his or her own tailored gambling or other belief system that can't be vigorously proved out. In the end, you might have to settle for the same as the rest of us, but then it's too late.
an award? Like Mercedes used to
give grill medallion's for driving a
car 1 million miles.
Quote: EvenBob22,000 posts, is there some kind of
an award? Like Mercedes used to
give grill medallion's for driving a
car 1 million miles.
Maybe you'll get a metaphoric Black Card, The Presidential Card, The Wizard Card(No Wizard Of Vegas Pun intended, ;)) for your 22,000th post. ;)These are the higher/highest cards available at Hialeah, Gulfstream Park, and Magic City Casino, ;)
Never stole a hood ornament, but I did find an nameplate from a Toyota Corona in a parking lot in the mid 80's.Quote: GWAEDid anyone else used to cut hood ornaments off the car in the 80s? Used to love collecting those
It was the script "Corona" you can see on the right side of the trunk.
Anyways, I took the chain off a cheap medallion I had (interestingly enough, the medallion was swag from Caesars Tahoe!) and looped one end through the "C" and the other through the last "o." And voila -- I had my own nameplate necklace!
I was in junior high at the time and, for laughs, decided to wear it to school one day. A few kids thought it was cool, some thought it was ridiculous. Most asked, "What's a Corona?"
Alas, that was the last time I would wear it... when I got home, my big sister, who was not at all into the hip-hop culture, snatched it off my neck and snapped it in two! I'm not sure if I will ever forgive her! ;)
Quote: EvenBob25000 posts is almost here. It's embarrassing that it took me three and a half years to go from 20,000 to 25000. Unacceptable.
As of 9:42 PM PST, July 1, EB is at 24,998. He has been the #1 poster for as long as I can remember. He also has 23048 posts at Diversity Tomorrow.
I have said this before, but I openly welcome all forum members to dispense of the usual debate and banter for any post number evenly divisible by 5000 and instead talk about yourself. Don't be shy. This is your moment to shine. Let us know something about the real EB. I know you like to make your point in the first few sentences, but don't be shy about making a long-winded post for once. In case you don't make it to 30,000 -- tell us something you'd like to be remembered for.
Quote: Wizard-tell us something you'd like to be remembered for.
Kind of reminded me of Clint Eastwoods line in Dirty Harry.
Make my day.
Quote: WizardAs of 9:42 PM PST, July 1, EB is at 24,998. He has been the #1 poster for as long as I can remember.
As someone who was #1 for a good long period before EB took over, just let me say
Quality, not quantity. 🤪
I've read a lot of his posts and especially loved the countless one liners, they really excel.
Just wondering why 46% of the people in the poll say he is done and to go away? Isn't that strange for a number member with so many posts?
Marcus Clark
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If I didn't think you were a troll before, I sure do think that now.Quote: Marcusclark66Evenbob sounds like a really good person, an advantaged player and a well rounded individual.
I've read a lot of his posts and especially loved the countless one liners, they really excel.
Just wondering why 46% of the people in the poll say he is done and to go away? Isn't that strange for a number member with so many posts?
Marcus Clark
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I added up all the percentages (rounded them) and got 180%
wonder how that happened................................................................................................(~:\
another glitch?
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Quote: AxelWolfIf I didn't think you were a troll before, I sure do think that now.
Seriously dude, I complimented the gentleman. His large amount of countless posts and I believe he excels and he's intelligent and said he is an Advantaged player. What's the problem?
Or are you just being a psychic and you're pretending to read my mind or something out of left field?
Signed with sincerity
Marcus Clark
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Quote: AxelWolfIf I didn't think you were a troll before, I sure do think that now.
Personal insult -- three days.
Quote: ChumpChangeI'm sure I've made over a million posts on the internet, but Google lost half of them.
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I started posting in 1993 on news groups and since then I know I've got a couple hundred thousand that I can remember. And every single one a gem... :)
It is truly awesome that you've said and done so much of value in the last 30 years online, and that every last bit of it is a gem. You are an awesome human being who is simply misunderstood for his extraordinary contributions. I mean, 30 years. A life well spent. Thank you.Quote: EvenBobI started posting in 1993 on news groups and since then I know I've got a couple hundred thousand that I can remember. And every single one a gem... :)
Quote: teliotIt is truly awesome that you've said and done so much of value in the last 30 years online, and that every last bit of it is a gem. You are an awesome human being who is simply misunderstood for his extraordinary contributions. I mean, 30 years. A life well spent. Thank you.Quote: EvenBobI started posting in 1993 on news groups and since then I know I've got a couple hundred thousand that I can remember. And every single one a gem... :)
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Nice try, you don't even read my posts. Even though what you say is true..
Quote: DRichI would be embarrassed if I had that many posts. Actually, I am embarrassed by the number of posts that I have made here despite every single one of them being of a high quality.
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I feel exactly the same about mine except I'm not embarrassed. And nothing embarrasses you who are you kidding.
