In The Play-Pen: Insect Overlord/An File

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 6:31am

Aoibheann wrote: »

Going to assume you mean embryonic stem-cell research as being the controversial one here (as I generally find that most people are ok with adult stem-cell reseach), and ask specifically:

Why are you in favour of it?

What do you think of the other side's counter-arguments?

(For the record, I am most definitely pro embryonic stem-cell research, with a few provisions. But I have to ask about it because it's probably technically my own "most un-PC" opinion, even though I don't see why it should be controversial..!)

From a utilitarian point of view (and that's not a perspective I often adopt), it makes a lot more sense to find a productive use for the materials, for example, left over from termination procedures. [as for abortion, that's a completely different issue, and not one I'm going to try discussing in this forum] While some of the early claims on the potential benefits of stem-cell therapies were probably a bit closer to fantasy than possible reality, I still believe the research does offer a lot of hope for future treatments. And if it can help alleviate the suffering of many in the future, then I think it's worth making use of such materials as would otherwise simply be incinerated.

As an agnostic and borderline atheist, I have no time at all for the any religious counter-arguments.
Without getting into the abortion debate, I do not believe stem-cell research encourages terminations. For me, testing of cells from foetuses would merely be silver lining on an otherwise dreadful cloud.
The "adult cells" argument is interesting, but I'd prefer to see it as complementing embryonic research rather than as an absolute alternative.

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If that doesn't change the tone of this thread, I don't know what will! :eek:

syncosised · 10-01-2010 1:20pm

Wow this topic filled up with questions quickly, I don't have time to go over them all ... slow down, you people!

Who's your favourite Bond?

Jay P · 10-01-2010 1:23pm

What would you do if I registered a new account as An File?
Then another one as An Fhile?

I've actually been wondering about that for a while.

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 4:53pm

syncosised wrote: »

Wow this topic filled up with questions quickly, I don't have time to go over them all ... slow down, you people!

Who's your favourite Bond?

The easy answer would be Connery, but Daniel Craig started pretty well so he could be one to watch for the future.

I mean, George Lazenby!

jumpguy · 10-01-2010 4:55pm

Nocturnalism: Good or bad?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 4:57pm

Jay P wrote: »

What would you do if I registered a new account as An File?
Then another one as An Fhile?

I've actually been wondering about that for a while.

I'd be fairly pissed off if someone took "An File", but I'd get over it. There are plenty of other poetic phrases out there in plenty of other languages. I'm fairly sure Boards already has a Bard, The Bard and bard.

As for An Fhile? I'd laugh at anyone for making the same mistake I did!

The only way I can imagine that name being taken is if someone who knows me registers it as a prank.

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 5:01pm

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Question Time:

Do you use alot of hair products?

Do you mostly wear runners/trainers or shoes?

Did you use to have a favourite teddy bear and what was its name?

Do you ever socialise in Galway? If so favourite bar?

Do you own a pair of slippers?

When in college, did you wear your school bag on one shoulder or the recommended two shoulders?

I have a bottle of wet-look gel that I use for nights out, that's about it (besides shampoo, obviously)

50/50 between Vans and runners. I wear black shoes when I have to for college/work though.

I never named my current favourite teddy, but I've only had it since I was 17

All my childhood ones are still in the house somewhere, they all have names.

One night in Galway: Blue Note and The Róisín Dubh. Amazing experience, looking to do the same again soon.

I still wear my bag over one shoulder :cool:

(That book sounds cool by the way

)

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 5:02pm

jumpguy wrote: »

Nocturnalism: Good or bad?

Pretty good. You'll understand when you're older :pac:

jumpguy · 10-01-2010 5:06pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I still wear my bag over one shoulder

Is it a satchel? :pac:

What will I understand when I'm older? :P

What age were you when you began..."foruming"

Jako8 · 10-01-2010 5:08pm

Since you ignored it earlier, I'll ask again;

If you could remove one country from existence what one would it be an why?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 5:21pm

jumpguy wrote: »

Is it a satchel? :pac:

What will I understand when I'm older? :P

What age were you when you began..."foruming"

Nope, not a satchel

Many things, some more or less important/relevant/useful than others.

I think I was 16 when I joined Teenireland. Don't remember any forums before that.

almostnever · 10-01-2010 5:24pm

Three things you like about yourself?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 5:32pm

Jako8 wrote: »

Since you ignored it earlier, I'll ask again;

If you could remove one country from existence what one would it be an why?

Sorry, meant to get back to this one!

My first reaction was North Korea, but only because of the "nuclear threat" they've always been linked with. Problem is, I know nothing about the real lives of the people there, or what the countryside looks like, or what folk culture still lingers, so I'd feel guilty for removing the whole country. If you know what I mean.

ToniTuddle · 10-01-2010 8:46pm

Do you write with your left or right hand?

When you cross your legs do you cross with your left or right first?

Do you like the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins?

If the answer is no....why the feic don't you?

Have you ever let a girlfriend put make up on you for the craic?

Salt and Vinegar or Cheese and Onion Pringles?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 9:03pm

almostnever wrote: »

Three things you like about yourself?

My way with words
My body (apart from the usual post-Christmas binge guilt

)
My taste in music

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 9:06pm

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Do you write with your left or right hand?

When you cross your legs do you cross with your left or right first?

Do you like the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins?

If the answer is no....why the feic don't you?

Have you ever let a girlfriend put make up on you for the craic?

Salt and Vinegar or Cheese and Onion Pringles?

The right one.

My left leg is on top of my right leg at the moment, but I'll switch them around when that gets uncomfortable.

I've only read 3 or 4 poems by Hopkins, and I've liked those

<_<

>_>

Maybe...

Cheese and Onion Pringles, they're fantastic. Salt & Vinegar is the devil!

lou91 · 10-01-2010 9:09pm

Favourite Morbeg?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 9:12pm

RandomUserName! wrote: »

Favourite Morbeg?

Eh... Tinky-Winky..?

:pac:

ToniTuddle · 10-01-2010 9:12pm

Name one thing you don't like about yourself?

Fair City or Ros Na Run?(you have to pick one)

Do you like the smell of brand new books/refil pads?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 9:32pm

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Name one thing you don't like about yourself?

Fair City or Ros Na Run?(you have to pick one)

Do you like the smell of brand new books/refil pads?

I have an awful tendancy to procrastinate. Doing everything at the last minute gets stressful

I've never watched an episode of Ros Na Run, but there's no way it could be worse than Fair City (which would stand out as an atrocity on most channels, but nestles happily in the abyss that is RTÉ television...)

The smell is alright, but the feeling of crisp, clean pages is much cooler!

Jackobyte · 10-01-2010 9:34pm

Do you believe in soulmates?

If so, do you think you have met yours yet?

hitlersson666 · 10-01-2010 10:10pm

fave person from charleville...................................... say me say me say me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nestle or cadburys???

Do you drink/smoke

whos more evil hitler/the devil

best simpsons episoide

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 10:52pm

Jackobyte wrote: »

Do you believe in soulmates?

If so, do you think you have met yours yet?

I don't really believe in the idea of soulmates, but if such a thing exists then no, I have not met mine yet.

*cue Michael Bublé*

:pac:

suitcasepink · 10-01-2010 10:56pm

Do you like Michael Bublé?

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 10:57pm

hitlersson666 wrote: »

fave person from charleville...................................... say me say me say me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nestle or cadburys???

Do you drink/smoke

whos more evil hitler/the devil

best simpsons episoide

Seán Clárach Mac Domhnaill :P

Cadbury's (but there are FAR better kinds of chocolate out there)

Drink: yes. Smoke: absolutely never.

Hitler actually existed, so...

Stone Cutters episode was the first one that I thought of, but if I thought about it properly I'd never be able to choose just one.

hitlersson666 · 10-01-2010 10:58pm

from what you know of me do you think there is any boardise out there that could be my soulmate

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 11:07pm

deise_girl wrote: »

Do you like Michael Bublé?

He did some great versions of a few blues, swing and big-band songs, but his poppy stuff doesn't appeal to me so much.

Insect Overlord · 10-01-2010 11:15pm

hitlersson666 wrote: »

from what you know of me do you think there is any boardise out there that could be my soulmate

The Magic 8 Ball says: "Don't count on it"

Jako8 · 10-01-2010 11:31pm

Enjoying the snow?

bythewoods · 10-01-2010 11:40pm

(Infraction or no infraction, I'm back for more)

What's your shoe size?
What is the most creative thing you can do with a chair?

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