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khemist
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thanks for the inspiration. it would not be possible without the internet!
Thanks for the Inspiration: A Tribute to the Internet
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the historical contributions to the development of the internet, with participants sharing their perspectives on who played significant roles in its creation and evolution. The conversation includes elements of humor and sarcasm, as well as references to notable political figures.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express gratitude for the inspiration provided by the internet.
- One participant asserts that Al Gore invented the internet, while another challenges this claim, stating they were on the internet before Gore was born.
- A participant critiques the notion of Gore's invention, suggesting that what he contributed was more about the commercialization of internet-related concepts.
- Another participant claims that Al Gore played a role in the installation of the information superhighway.
- A humorous remark is made about Dan Quayle inventing Al Gore, adding a layer of satire to the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the contributions of Al Gore to the internet's development, with multiple competing views presented without a clear consensus.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes references to historical figures and events that may not be universally agreed upon, highlighting the subjective nature of contributions to technological advancements.
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zoobyshoe
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khemist said:
The internet was not invented on PF. Al Gore invented the internet.
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Danger
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Zoob, you lying bastard! I was on the internet before Gore was born. Of course, we soon gave up the coconut fibre infrastructure as more of a local display phenomenon and focused upon a user interface that works as opposed to one that immediately solves your problems with the promise of introducing more. (Cue the squeegie kids...zoobyshoe said:
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Proton Soup
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Danger said:Zoob, you lying bastard! I was on the internet before Gore was born. Of course, we soon gave up the coconut fibre infrastructure as more of a local display phenomenon and focused upon a user interface that works as opposed to one that immediately solves your problems with the promise of introducing more. (Cue the squeegie kids...
actually, what Al Gore invented was the buying and selling of Taking Credits.
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Ivan Seeking
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Actually, Al Gore helped to spearhead the installation of the information superhighway, which we take for granted today.
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Evo
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