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Perhaps asking for up-votes would have been as if I was begging to get reputation points. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
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Somebody has stolen one of them.
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I also received a "spam" flag on this one, so I might be going on an hourly vacation soon. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Oh dear, who have you upset?
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There's a place for people who'll post any kind of crap just to get 'likes'.
It's called Facebook.
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Yesterday I wished for world peace, and an end to suffering and hunger.
Is this too much to wish for?  ![Rose | [Rose]](https://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif)
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Yes.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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You're so negative!
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I'm positively charged by your comments
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There is a type of empty thinking in which a word is defined by using an inflected form of itself.
I believe that this is called a "Circular Definition" (anybody correct me).
There is a word (maybe it's a phrase) which means exactly the opposite of that.
I thought the word was "empirical" but after checking three dictionaries, looks like I'm wrong.
What is the word (or phrase) which means the opposite of "Circular Definition" ?
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C-P-User-3 wrote: I believe that this is called a "Circular Definition" (anybody correct me).
If the word is inflected then it is more likely to be a tautology wikityclickety[^]. Although the difference is so subtle that I may be splitting hairs here.
C-P-User-3 wrote: What is the word (or phrase) which means the opposite of "Circular Definition" ?
I would just use the words "valid definition" - as my understanding is that, logically, it is only possible to prove an argument/definition as incorrect, which is why there may not be(to my knowledge) a term for a correct argument.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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The lexicographic definition is given here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_definition[^]. It is also called a "recursive definition": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definition[^].
What do you mean exactly by:
which means exactly the opposite of that , a "non-recursive definition"?
Peter Wasser
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
modified 23-May-15 4:32am.
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I think the noun "definition," appears to mean, in, and of, itself, that "definition" is not self-referential.
But, that meaning may disappear when I do not think about the meaning of "definition," or vary when I use, or hear, or see, the word with other words.
The most satisfying conversation I ever had consisted (entirely) of the other person saying the word, "definition," to which I replied, "definition," after which, we both committed suicide because we both knew it would never be as good as this, again.
Well, "empirical:" that's a religion, and we can't go there in the Lounge.
«I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center» Kurt Vonnegut.
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It is possible for an imperial definition to be based on empirical evidence, but it's not likely.
Similarly, it is possible for empirical evidence to be backed by imperial authority, but again it's not likely.
This is also know as the Psalm 146, verse 3, addendum to the description of the scientific method. Also see the Internal Revenue Service tax code, volume 34, page 692, section 3, paragraph 17.a.
Software Zen: delete this;
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Karel Čapek wrote: Fallacious, perhaps?
I love it when my wife is fallacious.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Michael Martin wrote: I love it when my wife is fallacious.
It sucks!
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Now you're being specious. 
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I'm aiming for facetious.
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Bad joke of the day.
I've always wondered how this trend got started.
Did you ever wonder why earrings became so popular with men?
A man is at work one day when he notices that his co-worker is
wearing an earring.
The man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow, and
is curious about his sudden change in fashion sense.
The man walks up to him and says, "I didn't know you were into earrings."
"Don't make such a big deal, it's only an earring," he replies sheepishly.
His friend falls silent for a few minutes, but then his curiosity prods him to
ask, "So, how long have you been wearing one?"
"Ever since my wife found it in my truck."
I'll get my coat. 
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. – Buddha
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Fair 'nuff. That's a perfectly reasonable answer, on a par with the one about "how long have you been wearing women's panties?" and the glovebox, which I first heard about 1972. 
Will Rogers never met me.
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Roger Wright wrote: how long have you been wearing women's panties?" and the glovebox,
That was going to be my next BJOTD.
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. – Buddha
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
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I was going to add; good thing they weren't panties, but you're a step ahead of me.
New version: WinHeist Version 2.1.1 new web site.
I know the voices in my head are not real but damn they come up with some good ideas!
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Roger Wright wrote: Fair 'nuff. That's a perfectly reasonable answer, on a par with the one about "how long have you been wearing women's panties?" and the glovebox, which I first heard about 1972.
Faarrrkkkk you're old. That was the year before I started preschool.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Hush, young pup! 
Will Rogers never met me.
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