I love tinfoilhatters.

[Swede]

Skinner has deleted three of my posts today.
That's ok,DU is like trying to watch 50 kids.

[Buzz Clik]

1. Eh? Skinner is wearing tinfoil today?

Must a new trend. Skinner is a slave to fashion...

[Bucky]

8. Yes. A tin foil condom.

Protection for the future :rofl:

[Buzz Clik]

15. Yikes.

I'll bet he's a bucket of fun at airport security.

[CGowen]

2. what kind of topics? nt

[Swede]

3. I am a Christian that believes in evolution.

I believe that there is life on other planets. In no way does this change my belief in Jesus.

[Bucky]

6. Most Christians I know don't get off to being persecuted.

Seems like they have someone already designated for that job.

[CGowen]

7. Did you post in DU's Creationist group?

"It would be a waste of space to just have one solar system with life."

[JeffR]

9. Raises more questions than it answers

Were the posts deleted because of your belief in Christ, your belief in evolution, or your belief in extra-terrestrials?
:shrug:

[Buzz Clik]

16. Sometimes it's one belief in giving another poster...

"creative" names.

[Jonathan50]

18. Rare Earth...

http://www.astro.washington.edu/rareearth/aboutthebook.html

Rare Earth is a book based on a simple two part hypothesis

The Rare Earth hypothesis

* Microbial life is common in planetary systems.
* Advanced life (animals) is rare in the Universe.

We did not quantify what "rare" means in the book but the main intent was to convince readers that advanced life is much rarer than implied by movies, TV and many science fiction books. The abundance of advanced life in the Universe is not known but it is much more likely to be extraordinarily rare than as common as usually portrayed in the media.

The hypothesis is based on what is known or is predictable about the physical environments that exist in the Universe and what is known about the history of the Earth and its life. From an astronomical perspective, the Earth is a very special place that differs drastically from the other planets in the solar system. Its surface temperature, atmosphere, oceans and long term stability cannot be expected to be common in the Universe. Our planet as-we-know-it is even rare for Earth if the full history of the planet is considered. Only in the last 10% of its lifetime has Earth had plants and animals on its surface, an unusual state that many consider to be "normal". It is a sobering reality that on Earth, a magical planet that provides a seemingly ideal habitat for life, it took 4 billion years of planetary and biological evolution just to develop animals. Microbial life was easy and it occurred early in Earth history but animals only recently arrived and they have already been nearly wiped out several times during mass extinction events.

The main conclusion of Rare Earth is that Earth is a very special place. Many circumstances and events had to happen just right for Earth to remain a healthy habitat for advanced life. It appears the our planet won the comic lottery and we should cherish our very special place and time in the Universe.

[Cirque du So-What]

4. I may just be a noob on DU

but from my years frequenting boards on all the various internets, this stance seems tantamount to...

[Bucky]

10. Maybe a noob, but the best damn user name on DU

[Cirque du So-What]

13. Thanks, Bucky

I can't claim credit for the name, however. I got it from a post at The Smirking Chimp, where I've been a regular for many moons. I just tried to find the post, but it's missing. Anyway, it reflects my dismay with the corporate media for latching onto Britney Spears for shaving her head - or somesuch codswollop - instead of issues affecting our lives in much bigger ways.

[Hand]

14. Anyone who uses the term "codswallop" is okay in my book!

:rofl: Welcome to DU, Cirque du So-What! :hi:

[AwakeAtLast]

17. Welcome to DU!

Here's a term you might want to know

IBTL (in before the lock)

Love your graphic, BTW! :hi:

[timtom]

19. Great animated gif!

And, I concur: Great name, as well!

[Double T]

5. Maybe it's time to set up the DU playpen.

[yardwork]

11. If Skinner is deleting your posts, you're probably doing something annoying

This is just speculation on my part as I haven't noticed any of your other posts today. However, experience indicates that Skinner rarely deletes posts. If he's deleted three of yours in one morning, you might want to consider taking a break. Just a suggestion.

[Swede]

12. I must be contrary today

Your right of course.

[uppityperson]

20. I'm curious. Is posting that Skinner is a tinfoilhatter for deleting posts

against the rules?

[Skinner]

21. Locking.

I don't understand this post, but apparently it has something to do with me and deleting posts and tinfoil hats.