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The discussion revolves around the topic of proportions and the perception of scale in relation to the universe, as prompted by a web magazine article. Participants engage in commentary that touches on environmental issues, humor, and the nature of online discussions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for models representing the inner planets, indicating a desire to acquire similar items.
  • One participant humorously comments on the size of celestial bodies, contributing to a light-hearted tone.
  • Several participants discuss the tendency of online discussions to veer off-topic, particularly referencing environmental issues and political commentary that arise in unrelated threads.
  • There is a repeated assertion about the impact of individual lifestyles on climate change, with a participant expressing concern over naivety and ignorance regarding environmental responsibility.

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Participants exhibit a mix of humor and serious commentary, with some agreeing on the off-topic nature of certain discussions while others defend the relevance of environmental issues. The overall tone suggests a lack of consensus on the appropriateness of the topics being discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect a broader critique of online discourse, particularly how discussions can shift focus rapidly, which may not be directly related to the original topic of proportions and scale.

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See all those comments under the pix? Don't tell them about PF.
 
Whoa! Cool balls! Where do I get some of those?

No, really. Those models are very nice to look at, especially the ones
representing the inner planets. I'd love to have some.
 
Ahhahha! One reply:

YOUR ANUS! tis indeed really big! I'm just a sick college boy that finds amusment in this type of thing.







FAK ARSE!
 
It's funny how people try to justify their wasteful (environmental) lives by denying the fact that they have influence on the Earth's climate and that it's all good, so they don't have to change anything.

Naiveness and ignorance will kill us all.
 
It's funny how people try to justify their wasteful (environmental) lives by denying the fact that they have influence on the Earth's climate and that it's all good, so they don't have to change anything.
Uhm, where did that come from?
 
JasonRox said:
It's funny how people try to justify their wasteful (environmental) lives by denying the fact that they have influence on the Earth's climate and that it's all good, so they don't have to change anything.

Naiveness and ignorance will kill us all.


I think its funny how people won't shut about these things when they aren't relevant to the post they're commenting on.

Slashdot turned a comment thread on the discovery of a new planet into an Anti-Bush thread in just 50 comments. Its amazing.
 
franznietzsche said:
Slashdot turned a comment thread on the discovery of a new planet into an Anti-Bush thread in just 50 comments. Its amazing.

That's not irrelevant! That chimp killed Hubble!
 

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