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Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by mreiland »

DanBC wrote: post #195
mreiland wrote: post #190

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Of course you stand by your point, how often do you see people online not stand by their point. That would be the unusual thing. It's been observed many times before that when someone online starts describing another persons stance as "either you X or you Y" they're generally involved in a false dichotomy. So congratulations wpeitri, you're just like almost everyone else on the internet. You have an opinion and nothi…

Recently there's been a bit of discussion about "downvote to disagree". This is an example where I'd far rather people just downvote each other and move on than post these bickering threads. Maybe I'm wrong though.

It's just another variation of the "intelligent discourse" idea that gets bandied about quite often on these sorts of boards.

We have every right to communicate, no one has verbally attacked anyone else, if it really bothers you just skip on by instead of taking the time to make sure we're aware that you're judging everyone involved in the conversation.

Is that unfair? Well, so where you :)

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by JeremyNT »

foobarqux wrote: post #99
wglb wrote: post #93

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Check https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/2882/resting... or http://www.calculator.net/bmr-calculator.html .

What level is abnormal?

A good introduction is here:

http://examine.com/faq/does-metabolism-vary-between-two-peop...

> Metabolic rate does vary, and technically there could be large variance. However, statistically speaking it is unlikely the variance would apply to you. The majority of the population exists in a range of 200-300kcal from each other and do not possess hugely different metabolic rates.

Note that caloric intake is exceptionally difficult to measure accurately (even for people who consistently log calories), so it would probably be unwise to attempt to self-diagnose. If you suspect you have a problem, you should consult a physician.

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by giarc »

solipsism wrote: post #185
carc wrote: post #159

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Here's what she pointed me to: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Topic/reco...

Is that a joke? "Turn your head and cough" isn't a testicular cancer screening. It's to search for signs of inguinal hernias. You don't really have a doctor girlfriend, do you? :)

You are correct, I believe they also feel for any lumps or irregular growth of the testes.

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by wpietri »

pen2l wrote: post #196
wpietri wrote: post #194

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I am often convinced otherwise. Just not in this case. By the way, your I-am-the-superior-intellect pose would be more convincing with better spelling. Note also that "It's been observed" and "they're generally" is classic weasel wording. [1] If you think the truth lies outside my constructed dichotomy, by all means make it clear what you are claiming the truth is. [1] http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Weasel_word

Why keep on going wpietri? You know, I never said anything about 'illegal drug use'. Maybe I chose poor words that would have one think I meant that? But I made several comments elaborating that's not what I meant after having made the initial comment. You made your posts after I made those comments. And I'm telling you now too that's not what I meant -- and I told you that before too -- it's just not what I meant. S…

Whether or not it was about illegal drug use, I believe your comment was still inappropriate. That it could be read as implying the recently deceased guy was a junkie made it especially so, but even without that I think it was woefully inconsiderate.

I don't have any need to keep talking about it, and you seem unwilling to come to grips with my actual point, so if you'd like to be done with it, I'm not stopping you.

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by wpietri »

mreiland wrote: post #200
wpietri wrote: post #194

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am often convinced otherwise. Just not in this case. By the way, your I-am-the-superior-intellect pose would be more convincing with better spelling. Note also that "It's been observed" and "they're generally" is classic weasel wording. [1] If you think the truth lies outside my constructed dichotomy, by all means make it clear what you are claiming the truth is. [1] http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Weasel_word

And if I had responded with an absolute you would have attacked that instead. It isn't really about me using weasel words or swapping the i/e in your name, it's about you using character assassination in your head to convince yourself I can't possibly have a point. Good day to you.

It must be so nice to be able to read minds and see the future. But surely there's a better use for your superpowers than snide HN comments?

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by mreiland »

wpietri wrote: post #205
mreiland wrote: post #200

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And if I had responded with an absolute you would have attacked that instead. It isn't really about me using weasel words or swapping the i/e in your name, it's about you using character assassination in your head to convince yourself I can't possibly have a point. Good day to you.

It must be so nice to be able to read minds and see the future. But surely there's a better use for your superpowers than snide HN comments?

man, you just totally shut me down, good job bro!

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by theorique »

There is some speculation that Goldberg died in Mexican drug violence (courtesy of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel), and that this is being suppressed for reasons unknown - perhaps to limit the damage to Facebook's brand and stock price, perhaps for more sinister reasons.

http://www.unz.com/isteve/dave-goldberg-died-same-day-as-car...

Re: Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, has died

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Post by kayoone »

buyx wrote: post #170
papasmrf wrote: post #49

Of course we dont know why he died but I echo the sentiment that you need to be getting annual physicals and blood work to catch potential issues sooner rather than later. A few years ago a nurse told me my blood pressure was a bit high but I didnt think it was that high to worry about so I never followed up on it. Then a few months ago I went for a dental check up where they checked my blood pressure and after a par…

My blood pressure hits 150/90 somewhat regularly (the local gym had an automated cuff which I use to measure it). When I was about 29 I was concerned enough to ask the specialist physician who I see for an unrelated chronic condition. He was concerned enough by my readings to order a 24 hour blood pressure study. He didn't start me on any drugs when the 24 hour study showed that my BP dropped overnight. Indeed, my me…

Same here in germany. I am frequently in the 140-150/90-95 range especially when in the doctors office, but he checked everything extensively and told me i should first try to workout more, eat healthier and then come back in a year because pressure was normal overnight. He also encouraged me to do marathon training as ultrasound scans and stress ECG showed that everything seems alright with my cardiovascular system. Personally when i get a high reading it still freaks me out a bit though, but i don't want to start taking meds at age 32, so i double down on my sport and eating habits.
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