Class Discussion,
Room #2
Date 2/18/98
Start log: Wednesday, February 18, 1998
3:18:19 pm Virtual Park Hall time --
ScottFr has arrived.
WendyFr has arrived.
WendyFr says, "hey partners"
WendyFr says, "or partner"
ScottFr say, "they not here yet"
ShannonMc has arrived.
WendyFr says, "i see that now"
FrankBl has arrived.
FrankBl says, "what are we doing"
WendyFr says, "who's paper?"
ShannonMc says, "I need to ask Mr.Cole a question about my paper"
Mr.Cole has arrived.
AnandVy has arrived.
FrankBl says, "I put another more final copy on the web board if you would like to read it Shannon"
WendyFr says, "who's it gonna be?"
Mr.Cole says, "Shannon, what was your question?"
AnandVy says, "Mr. Cole ?"
ShannonMc says, "Can we go outside for a minute?"
ShannonMc says, "It's about my paper"
Mr.Cole says, "Sure, I'll be back in a minute folks."
Mr.Cole goes out.
ShannonMc goes out.
NickSm has arrived.
WendyFr says, "so?"
NickSm goes out.
AnandVy says, "Hey guys what should we talk about regarding
the assignment"
WendyFr says, "our papers"
WendyFr says, "whose?"
ScottFr say, "have you posted yours yet Anand?"
NickSm has arrived.
ScottFr say, "I would very interested in reading it"
ScottFr say, "anand?"
WendyFr says, "IS ANYONE HERE?"
AnandVy says, "Sorry hold on"
NickSm says, "i am for today..."
ScottFr say, "kind of"
WendyFr claps.
WendyFr cheers loudly.
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "silly woman"
WendyFr says, "tee hee"
NickSm says, "enjoy that emotion feature?"
WendyFr says, "it's fun"
ScottFr say, "has everyone posted theirs"
WendyFr says, "let's trash my paper"
ScottFr say, "I couldn't"
ScottFr say, "I want to kill my own"
WendyFr says, "couldn't what?"
ScottFr say, "trash your paper, your too lovely"
AnandVy says, "I am going to post mine a little late but it
will be there"
WendyFr laughs.
WendyFr says, "whatever trevor"
FrankBl has disconnected.
AnandVy says, "I'm about to read yours Scott"
ScottFr say, "who's trevor?"
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "cool"
NickSm says, "how dare you pay her a compliment, you bastard..."
WendyFr says, "it rhymes"
AnandVy says, "It should be at the least, intelligent discourse. "
WendyFr frowns at Nick
AnandVy chuckles
ScottFr say, "damn, sorry nick I will never do it again"
WendyFr says, "hey"
NickSm says, "i was being sarcastic towards, wendy..."
ScottFr say, "wendy whenever I see your name on the screen it
lights up my day"
WendyFr says, "let's be nice to Wendy"
WendyFr laughs.
WendyFr says, "My name is retarded"
NickSm says, "alright, thats an odd comment"
ScottFr say, "self-confidence is high I see"
WendyFr says, "oh yeah"
WendyFr says, "my parents hung a good one on me"
ScottFr say, "uh-oh anand is trying to make fun of my paper"
WendyFr says, "name I mean"
WendyFr says, "so, whose paper?"
NickSm says, "jees, can we talk about something else now, like
maybe any paper questions?"
ScottFr say, "its not bad at all, quite a delicious name if I
say so myself"
ShannonMc has arrived.
ShannonMc says, "I am back"
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "everyone read mine and try to kill me for it"
WendyFr says, "WHOSE PAPER?"
ScottFr say, "SCOTT'S"
WendyFr says, "NO"
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "PLEASE"
WendyFr says, "NO!!!!!!!!!!"
WendyFr says, "just kidding"
FrankBl has connected.
ScottFr say, "aaaaahhhhh come on"
ScottFr say, "sweet"
AnandVy says, "Scott I was not I was being very serious. Even
if we don't agree I think that each of us are very intelligent."
ShannonMc has disconnected.
FrankBl says, "sorrry my roomate's girlfriend called"
AnandVy says, "in this whole class"
FrankBl says, "what are we talking about"
ScottFr say, "thank you anand, I too think the same thing"
WendyFr says, "we are getting nowhere"
AnandVy Nods in appreciation
ScottFr say, "so what do you think"
FrankBl says, "that is not always a bad thing"
WendyFr says, "how sweet"
AnandVy says, "Lets talk about the next paper."
ScottFr say, "stop it your killing me, wendy"
AnandVy says, "Cool?"
WendyFr says, "groovy baby yeah"
FrankBl says, "whose do ya'll want to do now"
WendyFr says, "???"
ShannonMc has connected.
ScottFr say, "so are we going to talk about the next paper or
trash one of our own right now"
FrankBl says, "you back with us Shannon"
ShannonMc says, "doesn't matter to me"
NickSm says, "lets go onto the next one"
ShannonMc says, "My computer just froze up for some reason"
AnandVy says, "lets get out some ideas about the next paper"
WendyFr says, "WENDY'S"
FrankBl says, "I am just along for the ride"
WendyFr says, "woo hoo"
ShannonMc says, "I am going to incorporate me tetting arrested
in my paper"
ScottFr say, "tetting"
FrankBl says, "I will post Wendy's paper"
NickSm says, "what the hell has gotten into you today, wendy?"
ShannonMc says, "getting"
AnandVy says, "For what."
WendyFr laughs.
ShannonMc says, "underage possesion and consumption of alcohol"
WendyFr says, "I'm in a good mood"
WendyFr says, "tee hee"
ScottFr say, "I need to explore the internet bigtime for facts"
ShannonMc says, "I believe I abused alcohol"
ShannonMc says, "i used to drink ALL the time!!!"
NickSm says, "i majorly abused it last night"
FrankBl says, "(1) Science raises many questions in the minds
of humans. Science is a controversial topic because many people disagree
on where science should stop. In the case of Frankenstein, by Mary
Shelley doctor Frankenstein insists that gaining too much scientific
knowledge is damaging to mankind. One must weigh all of the options and
base an opinion from there. One must look at how far we have come in the
world through science. People take science and technology for granted
everyday. Most people do not stop and think about the impact science has
on their everyday lives. Science has made everyones life much easier, and
by continuing to apply scientific research, many more lives will be made
easier. To be able to learn is a wonderful concept, and without this
knowledge our world would be a less enjoyable place."
ScottFr say, "I also of course like everyone else have our own
personal lives that could contribute to the paper"
WendyFr says, "suggestions?"
ShannonMc says, "after you say "..by Mary Shelley" put a comma"
WendyFr says, "ok"
ShannonMc says, "take the comma out after Frankenstein"
ShannonMc says, "that's what I think"
ScottFr say, "do you want to put one must twice in a row"
WendyFr says, "maybe not. thanks"
WendyFr says, "good call"
ScottFr say, "if you do put one must also on the second, right?"
WendyFr says, "ok"
ScottFr say, "I am really horrible at grammer though so if I say something stupid then tell me so"
AnandVy says, "The so-called War on Drugs was created by our governemnt. Where's the war if they're the only ones fighting. Man has eleveted to other planes of consciousness throughout time and it's not going to stop now. The perfect example
is marijuana vs. alchohol. Are we saying that we can make a better intoxicant than whoever created us?"
WendyFr says, "No, I need help"
WendyFr says, "are you talking about my paper?"
WendyFr says, "or what?"
AnandVy says, "It is a plant that is sharing this planet with us."
ScottFr say, "what do you mean by making a better intox than whoever created us"
FrankBl says, "I do not know what he is talking about"
ShannonMc says, "I am lost"
WendyFr is clueless
ScottFr say, "explain"
AnandVy says, "We made beer. Whoever made us made the plant, correct?"
NickSm says, "what the hell is going on"
FrankBl says, "where aer we supposed to be researching for our next paper"
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "yes, go on"
ShannonMc says, "I am so damn lost"
AnandVy says, "Can we make the plant?"
ShannonMc says, "what plant?"
FrankBl says, "Wgat"
ScottFr say, "anand switched the subject people"
FrankBl says, "What"
WendyFr says, "OK?"
AnandVy says, "Sorry guys!"
ScottFr say, "whats your point?"
FrankBl says, "where is he going with it"
WendyFr says, "that's OK"
AnandVy says, "I was looking down typing"
ShannonMc says, "huh?"
FrankBl says, "I do not mind I am just really confused"
ShannonMc says, "me too"
WendyFr says, "Me too"
ScottFr say, "calm down, I am trying to figure out what anand means"
WendyFr says, "that's cool"
FrankBl says, "good luck"
ScottFr say, "are you saying we should or shouldn't use the plant"
AnandVy says, "I am saying that the government is lying when they make beer leagal, a substance we created, and making a plant illegal thatthe "creator" created"
ShannonMc says, "oh"
AnandVy says, "Do we make poison Ivy illegal just because it gives us a rash?"
FrankBl says, "alright"
FrankBl says, "I wish it was illegal"
AnandVy says, "Do we make poisonous berries illegal because they kill us?"
ScottFr say, "I don't anyone is trying to grow poison ivy"
WendyFr laughs.
FrankBl says, "I hate poisin ivy"
WendyFr says, "oh yeah"
FrankBl says, "poison"
AnandVy says, "Wel then why is a little ppalnt that some choose to ingest illegal?"
AnandVy says, "plant"
WendyFr says, "don't know"
ShannonMc says, "true"
ScottFr say, "I don't think it should be"
ShannonMc says, "but don't know"
AnandVy says, "wE WILL CHANGE IT ONE DAY FRIENDS."
NickSm says, "look pot is illegal because it causes brain damage, beer does do nearly as much damage in the long run..."
ShannonMc says, "yes it does"
ScottFr say, "I think everything should be legal and then most people would probably not use it b/c it would not be a way to rebel"
AnandVy says, "Brain damage?"
ShannonMc says, "that's true scott"
AnandVy says, "Check the science library."
FrankBl says, "Anand we are going to read about you one day on a marajuana campaign"
WendyFr says, "hm hm hm"
AnandVy says, "I smoke everyday and I have a good G.P.A."
ShannonMc laughs really hard!
NickSm says, "there have been tests proving it..."
ShannonMc says, "you smoke pot everyday!!!???"
AnandVy says, "Yes."
WendyFr laughs really really really hard
FrankBl says, "WOW""
ScottFr say, "I don't smoke or do any other drugs b/c I know it will hurt my body ( I do drink, but not a ton)"
NickSm says, "it doesn't affect everyone, obviously, some are lucky"
WendyFr is still laughing
ShannonMc says, "you have got to be kidding anand!!"
FrankBl is lauging hard
ShannonMc is still laughing
AnandVy says, "I'm not."
NickSm puts a pillow over Wendy's head...
FrankBl says, "I am stund"
ShannonMc says, "this is the funniess stuff I have heard in a long time"
WendyFr punches Nick
WendyFr says, "take that"
NickSm says, "ok kurt"
ScottFr say, "I used to live with people when I went to USD
that smoked probably more than anand and did fine in school"
ShannonMc says, "I know, but it is still weird"
WendyFr says, "most people that I know that smoke alot are really smart"
ScottFr say, "but their lungs weren't the greatest"
WendyFr says, "true"
ShannonMc says, "I took every chem test drunk and got an A in
the class"
AnandVy says, "Research says that alcohol and nicotine are far
worse societal damage tham marijuana. (A Primer of Drug Action by
Robert M. Julien M.D. , Ph.d)"
NickSm says, "for every one guy who smoked and did fine, i can
show you three who didn't"
FrankBl says, "I have a bunch of good friends who do real well and some who do real bad that smoke pot all of the time"
AnandVy says, "It is a course I took at this University"
WendyFr says, "NICK, that was not called for"
WendyFr says, "you jerk"
NickSm says, "sorry, low blow. i sincerely apologize."
WendyFr says, "thank you"
ScottFr say, "it depends on the person, I think whoever did bad in school b/c of mary-jane would have found another way to do bad if they didn't smoke"
AnandVy says, "Nick the same is true for everyone. It all statistics. Some peoplel do good some bad, regardeless of marijuana consumption."
FrankBl says, "I agree with you on that one Anand"
NickSm says, "yeah, but marijuana is just one more component to the problem. so why not ban it?"
AnandVy says, "I wake up every morning and roll a little one. Then at night with my girfriend and friend a big one."
ShannonMc says, "me too"
ShannonMc says, "oh my goodness"
ShannonMc can't believe she is hearing this
ScottFr say, "its pathetic how "Big-Brother" trys to run our lives by making inane laws"
ShannonMc says, "what?"
AnandVy says, "Before you knock it try it first and you'll see that its a blessing and its not a curse."
ShannonMc says, "who is Big-Brother?"
AnandVy says, "The government."
ShannonMc says, "oh"
ScottFr say, "its from a book"
ScottFr say, "1984"
NickSm says, "sorry, but i just think smoking it that much will screw you up in the long run"
AnandVy says, "You know the guy smoking the cigarette in the X-Files"
ShannonMc says, "it does"
AnandVy says, "life will kill you in the long run"
ScottFr say, "agreed, but it should be up to the person to decide whether or not they want to screw over their own bodies"
NickSm says, "oh please, give me a break"
AnandVy says, "Have you guys ever heard of William S. Burroughs"
ScottFr say, "si"
WendyFr says, "hey hey now, let's all be good boys and girls"
NickSm says, "no"
FrankBl says, "do any of ya'll have sub zero on playstation"
AnandVy says, "Read his Autobiography. He lived to be about 78 and he wrote on cannabis formost of his literature."
FrankBl says, "do any of ya'll have playstation"
AnandVy says, "I mean he smoked then wrote stories. Some call him our greatest novel wrir in American counter-culture."
AnandVy says, "I used to have aplaystation."
ScottFr say, "just like cigs, mari, will screw over your lungs if you smoke it, that has been proven"
ScottFr say, "so if you want bad lungs then go for it"
FrankBl says, "have you ever played sub zero"
ScottFr say, "no"
ShannonMc says, "nope"
AnandVy says, "Yes. I use a vaporizer. It extracts essential oils from the herb. Also I mean"
ShannonMc says, "ok"
AnandVy says, "I play tennis three hours a day, I don't have bad lugs. Wanna race?"
ScottFr say, "you should meet my old buddies"
AnandVy says, "anyone?"
ScottFr say, "wait a couple years"
ScottFr say, "then say that again"
AnandVy says, "long distance, short distance"
AnandVy says, "I',ve been smoking for five years now."
ShannonMc says, "frank, are you watching?"
ScottFr say, "it will catch up to you"
WendyFr says, "I smoke cigarettes"
AnandVy says, "so will life."
ScottFr say, "those are worse"
AnandVy says, "True."
ShannonMc says, "I smoke cigarettes too"
ScottFr say, "I am not saying you shouldn't smoke "
ScottFr say, "go for it and enjoy life"
AnandVy says, "I get your point buddy."
ShannonMc says, "technically it is"
ScottFr say, "thats your choice, like it should be"
ShannonMc says, "bad for you to smoke anything"
ShannonMc says, "ok???"
ScottFr say, "I would love to be able to get high off something and know it wouldn't hurt my body in any fashion"
ShannonMc says, "me too"
WendyFr says, "I've never smoked pot"
ScottFr say, "as long as I would do it responsibly"
AnandVy says, "you can. Cook with it."
FrankBl says, "neither have I"
ScottFr say, "that is the main key"
ShannonMc says, "I have a couple of times"
WendyFr says, "I've done coc"
ShannonMc says, "really?"
WendyFr says, "just kidding"
WendyFr says, "it was a joke"
ShannonMc says, "good"
WendyFr laughs.
ScottFr say, "yes, I could, but I don't want to take the chance of "Big-Brother" testing me for it and messing up my life"
AnandVy says, "LSd is very heavy but inportant."
FrankBl says, "I have never done ay drugs other than alchol and tobacco"
ShannonMc says, "what?"
WendyFr says, "what Anand"
ShannonMc says, "i just stick to smoking cigs and drinking"
ShannonMc says, "that's enough for me"
WendyFr says, "me too"
ScottFr say, "cigs are worse than pot"
FrankBl says, "works here"
WendyFr says, "whatever trevor"
ShannonMc says, "but I can"
NickSm says, "bad lungs are better than a rotten brain"
ScottFr have disconnected.
FrankBl says, "but they are legal"
AnandVy says, "Rotten brain?"
ShannonMc says, "but I can't get arrested for having cigs"
NickSm says, "you heard me"
WendyFr says, "thank you Nick"
WendyFr says, "it's getting hot in here"
FrankBl says, "can we leave yet"
AnandVy says, "Man check your facts. While some analytical abitlty can be impaired the abstarct process is enhanced"
ShannonMc says, "it's time to go"
ShannonMc says, "whatever Anand"
AnandVy says, "What did you make on your papers Nick?"
WendyFr says, "whatever trevor"
FrankBl says, "this is not worht arguing over"
WendyFr says, "i love to say that"
NickSm says, "d and a c"
WendyFr says, "tee hee"
ShannonMc says, "you are right wendy"
AnandVy says, "Go to the library and get a book on the subject"
ShannonMc says, "I mean you are right Frank"
WendyFr says, "why can't we all just get along?"
Mr.Cole has arrived.
NickSm says, "i'm not saying that everyone is affected, i just don't want to be the one that is affected"
AnandVy says, "Or just check with Dr. Holmes who teaches the course at this University"
WendyFr says, "nice point Nick"
FrankBl says, "Anand what you do is great"
Mr.Cole says, "How are y'all doing in here?"
AnandVy says, "Psychology department"
WendyFr says, "it's crazy Mr.C"
FrankBl says, "you do not have to agree with everything that I do and vice versa"
ShannonMc says, "it is very crazy"
NickSm says, "uh, its bout time get a move on"
AnandVy says, "True."
Mr.Cole says, "I see. No bloodshed, I hope."
WendyFr says, "let's ride out"
NickSm says, "not yet"
FrankBl says, "not yet"
AnandVy says, "None whatsover."
WendyFr says, "not yet"
NickSm laughs
ShannonMc laughs
WendyFr laughs too
AnandVy checks for his dead brain
FrankBl laughs
WendyFr laughs.
ShannonMc laughs really hard
NickSm says, "ha ha, bud"
Mr.Cole says, "Any last-minute questions?"
NickSm says, "nope"
FrankBl says, "none here"
WendyFr winks at Nick
ShannonMc says, "no sire"
AnandVy says, "No sir."
WendyFr says, "tee hee"
Mr.Cole says, "I'm going to get great papers from y'all?"
WendyFr says, "Roger"
FrankBl says, "I think so"
AnandVy says, "From all of us."
NickSm says, "sure"
ShannonMc says, "uh...maybe"
FrankBl says, "the next one is the interesting one"
Mr.Cole says, "Cool, I'm looking forward to that. Ok, if you are done you can split."
WendyFr says, "hope so"
NickSm says, "do you take checks?"
FrankBl says, "see ya'll"
ShannonMc says, "by guys"
Mr.Cole says, "Only the Visa check card, actually."
AnandVy says, "the next one is the interesting one"
WendyFr says, "bye guys, I love you all"
ShannonMc has disconnected.
NickSm says, "ok that works."
WendyFr smiles.
FrankBl has disconnected.
The housekeeper arrives to cart ScottFr off to bed.
NickSm says, "see ya'll later"
NickSm has disconnected.
AnandVy says, "Mr Cole can we go to your office for a couple of seconds"
WendyFr goes out.
Mr.Cole says, "Sure Anand, I need to shut things down, but I'll meet you there in a minute."
Mr.Cole goes out.
AnandVy goes out.
End log: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 4:16:40 pm Virtual Park Hall time --