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Fantasy » alt.fan.dragons » Dragons- a human view
| Dragons- a human view [message #236792] |
Sa, 18 März 2006 10:28 |
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I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
Have a look:
http://dragons.monstrous.com/
Pegasus
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236794 ] |
Sa, 18 März 2006 14:41 |
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Pegasus wrote:
> I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> Have a look:
> http://dragons.monstrous.com/
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> Pegasus
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about as steriotypical as you can get.. but its the mythological
viewpoint... least can give them credit for not saying that dragons are
evil directly
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Zarris
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Bfl A- Fr++ Nm M- O H++ $+++ Fo-- R+++ Ac++ J+ S-- U-- I V-- Q Tc++[ntwk] E
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236795 ] |
Sa, 18 März 2006 17:15 |
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On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:28:35 GMT, "Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com>
wrote:
>I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
>Have a look:
>http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>
>Pegasus
>
Trying to define dragons is never going to be easy for a human - which
is why dragons always take on mythological proportions. ;)
The site is a mismash of various myths and legends (some of them very
jumbled together indeed), and while I don't agree with everything it
says, what it does say isn't that objectionable to me. <grins>
I'd be more interested in how "you" would define a dragon? :)
*huggles*
Quelonzia Stormdancer
--
' '
( ) "...And as full of wonder in this ancient age,
) ( As ever I was when I was but a child...
( ) Standing upon tiptoe, reaching for stars,
{ o o } And dreaming of wings with which to soar."
\)(/ --me
(oo) Home page: http://www.stormdancer.net
vv Pondering 3 Ponder Points - Lapsed ACL Member
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236796 ] |
Sa, 18 März 2006 20:19 |
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Quelonzia Stormdancer <see [at] reply.to> wrote in article
<m4co12lv1r6nu47verootunsue1nfh6trr [at] 4ax.com>...
> On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:28:35 GMT, "Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> >Have a look:
> >http://dragons.monstrous.com/
> >
> >Pegasus
> >
>
> Trying to define dragons is never going to be easy for a human - which
> is why dragons always take on mythological proportions. ;)
>
> The site is a mismash of various myths and legends (some of them very
> jumbled together indeed), and while I don't agree with everything it
> says, what it does say isn't that objectionable to me. <grins>
>
> I'd be more interested in how "you" would define a dragon? :)
>
> *huggles*
>
> Quelonzia Stormdancer
> --
Magikical! Wonderous! Lightning dancers! Dragons! Kewlness!!
Hex)-(x short synopsis
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236800 ] |
Sa, 18 März 2006 23:46 |
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In article <7pQSf.9599$dy4.8366 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com says...
>I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
>Have a look:
>http://dragons.monstrous.com/
I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
Flought! Awesomeness!
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Draco18s
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236818 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 05:12 |
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Quelonzia Stormdancer <see [at] reply.to> wrote in message
news:m4co12lv1r6nu47verootunsue1nfh6trr [at] 4ax.com...
> On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:28:35 GMT, "Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> >Have a look:
> >http://dragons.monstrous.com/
> >
> >Pegasus
> >
>
> Trying to define dragons is never going to be easy for a human - which
> is why dragons always take on mythological proportions. ;)
>
> The site is a mismash of various myths and legends (some of them very
> jumbled together indeed), and while I don't agree with everything it
> says, what it does say isn't that objectionable to me. <grins>
>
> I'd be more interested in how "you" would define a dragon? :)
>
> *huggles*
>
*huggles back*
Hmm. They are... well... undefinable. It's like trying to describe all the
terror, majesty, power, beauty and wonder of the universe in two words or
less! They cover all ends of the scale from crazy do downright evil (and
many of the spaces in between) as well as all descriptions from beautiful to
ugly. And don't get me started on their personalities or their power! I
think 'Dragon' works just fine for me...
> Quelonzia Stormdancer
> --
> ' '
> ( ) "...And as full of wonder in this ancient age,
> ) ( As ever I was when I was but a child...
> ( ) Standing upon tiptoe, reaching for stars,
> { o o } And dreaming of wings with which to soar."
> \)(/ --me
> (oo) Home page: http://www.stormdancer.net
> vv Pondering 3 Ponder Points - Lapsed ACL Member
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> DC2.D"Prism"GfA+++L20fFmR+++!J++S+++Fr+++!M+++!xxQ+++!
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236819 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 05:13 |
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Draco18s <draco18s2 [at] _SPAM_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1e8657c9babdb7e5989787 [at] news.teranews.com...
> In article <7pQSf.9599$dy4.8366 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
> the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com says...
> >I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> >Have a look:
> >http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>
> I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
> Flought! Awesomeness!
>
*grins* The main site has some doozeys to. I don't like the descriptions of
Unicorns, though. *snorts*
> --
> Draco18s
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236820 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 06:03 |
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Draco18s <draco18s2 [at] _SPAM_hotmail.com> writes:
>>http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>
> I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
> Flought! Awesomeness!
I flought every now and then. When I can't get to the toilet fast enough...
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darkside
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Fr^++"pomegranate" Nw M+++! O H-- $ Fv R++ Ac~ J++ S- U I--# V+
Q+ Tc+++![sw] E++
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Email: darksidex at charter dot net
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236824 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 06:22 |
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Pegasus wrote:
>>> I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
>>> Have a look:
>>> http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>>>
>>> Pegasus
>>>
>> Trying to define dragons is never going to be easy for a human - which
>> is why dragons always take on mythological proportions. ;)
>>
>> The site is a mismash of various myths and legends (some of them very
>> jumbled together indeed), and while I don't agree with everything it
>> says, what it does say isn't that objectionable to me. <grins>
>>
>> I'd be more interested in how "you" would define a dragon? :)
>>
>> *huggles*
>>
>
> *huggles back*
> Hmm. They are... well... undefinable. It's like trying to describe all the
> terror, majesty, power, beauty and wonder of the universe in two words or
> less! They cover all ends of the scale from crazy do downright evil (and
> many of the spaces in between) as well as all descriptions from beautiful to
> ugly. And don't get me started on their personalities or their power! I
> think 'Dragon' works just fine for me...
Couldn't have said it better myself!
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-Kalos
Peace and peppermint cheesecake to all.
Bearer of one Pickaxe of Icebreaking from Flame Stryke and one Yellow
Rose of Friendship from Gilraen.
DC2.Dw Gm L- W-- T Phwaplt Sks,wl,bh Cja-\bz,v~ Bfl A- Fr- N? M--- O H++
$~ F+~ R* Ac++ J+ S---! U- I---# V-- Q---! Tc++[QBASIC] E+
The Dragon Classification Project calls me a: class Xenosauria
(xeno=strange, saur=lizard), subclass Pterosauria (Lizard Dragon), order
Squamadraconia (Scaled Dragon), suborder Draconia (Western Dragon),
family Pterodraconia (General Western Dragon), genus Pseudodraco (False
Dragon), species Pseudodraco parvus (parvus=small)
See my art at http://kaloskalyre.deviantart.com/ | Read my blog at
http://kaloskalyre.livejournal.com/
"Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will
have to ram it down their throats." -Howard Aiken
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236836 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 12:05 |
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In article <87irqbm3fy.fsf [at] no.spam.see.sig>, darkside [at] no.spam.see.sig says...
>Draco18s <draco18s2 [at] _SPAM_hotmail.com> writes:
>
>>>http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>>
>> I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
>> Flought! Awesomeness!
>
>I flought every now and then. When I can't get to the toilet fast enough...
Lol!
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Draco18s
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236843 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 19:16 |
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> I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> Have a look:
> http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>
> Pegasus
I can't say I agree with what is said there... I've never pictured myself
as being a "scaly, four legged fire breathing serpent"... Rather, I've
always seen myself as two legged with leathery skin... and I don't breathe
fire, either... {:8)
Karkovice the weredragon
--
Email: kark [at] nbnet.nb.ca ICQ: 121780498
Elder wingsibling to Shade Christiwolfen
(formerly known as Gaframor the Protector...)
Younger wingsibling of Briemh, Digi and Marayong...
"I wish that I could really tell you
All the things that happened to me, and all that I have seen.
A world full of people, their hearts without joy.
Cities of light with no fear of war,
And thousands of creatures with happier lives
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie.
No need to hate... No need to hide... Keep it dark."
- Genesis "Keep It Dark"
"Is it true I can spread my wings?
Flying high, high; like a bird in the sky
Like an eagle that rides on the breeze
High... high! What a feeling to fly!
Over mountains, and forests, and seas...
And to go anywhere that I please...."
- Abba "Eagle"
"You can ride the wind...
But don't you ride it too high..."
-The Guess Who "Hang On To Your Life"
"Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:7pQSf.9599$dy4.8366 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236844 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 19:16 |
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> >> I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
> >> Flought! Awesomeness!
> >
> >I flought every now and then. When I can't get to the toilet fast
enough...
I take it "flought" must be another expression for "relieving oneself",
based on what was said here? {:8/
Karkovice- French weredragon who tends to get occasional problems with some
English words...
--
Email: kark [at] nbnet.nb.ca ICQ: 121780498
Elder wingsibling to Shade Christiwolfen
(formerly known as Gaframor the Protector...)
Younger wingsibling of Briemh, Digi and Marayong...
"I wish that I could really tell you
All the things that happened to me, and all that I have seen.
A world full of people, their hearts without joy.
Cities of light with no fear of war,
And thousands of creatures with happier lives
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie.
No need to hate... No need to hide... Keep it dark."
- Genesis "Keep It Dark"
"Is it true I can spread my wings?
Flying high, high; like a bird in the sky
Like an eagle that rides on the breeze
High... high! What a feeling to fly!
Over mountains, and forests, and seas...
And to go anywhere that I please...."
- Abba "Eagle"
"You can ride the wind...
But don't you ride it too high..."
-The Guess Who "Hang On To Your Life"
"Draco18s" <draco18s2 [at] _SPAM_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1e87051677f447798978d [at] news.teranews.com...
> In article <87irqbm3fy.fsf [at] no.spam.see.sig>, darkside [at] no.spam.see.sig
says...
> >Draco18s <draco18s2 [at] _SPAM_hotmail.com> writes:
>
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236846 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 20:00 |
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"Pegasus" write:
>I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> Have a look:
> http://dragons.monstrous.com/
I'd be more inclinded to visit that site if they didn't copy/paste content
from other sites without credit... like my site. I get grumpy about that.
Not only is that bad form from the copyright point of view, but it means the
site is a jumble of information as each site they copied had a different
format. It definately isn't a site I'd recommend if you want dragon
mythology/history.
--
Polenth
* The Dragon Stone *
http://www.polenth.demon.co.uk/
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236849 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 21:26 |
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Kark wrote:
>>>>I love it: "...not all dragons flought."
>>>>Flought! Awesomeness!
>>>
>>>I flought every now and then. When I can't get to the toilet fast
>
> enough...
>
> I take it "flought" must be another expression for "relieving oneself",
> based on what was said here? {:8/
tried looking the word up myself but couldnt find it. probably doesnt
really exist.
>
> Karkovice- French weredragon who tends to get occasional problems with some
> English words...
--
Zarris
dragoncode: DC2.Dw Gm L- W T- Phvfwvl^t Sks Cbl+,bwh%,cbk,egy,vbk,wwh%
Bfl A- Fr++ Nm M- O H++ $+++ Fo-- R+++ Ac++ J+ S-- U-- I V-- Q Tc++[ntwk] E
journal: http://zarris.livejournal.com/profile
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236852 ] |
So, 19 März 2006 23:45 |
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> I'd be more inclinded to visit that site if they didn't copy/paste content
> from other sites without credit... like my site. I get grumpy about that.
> Not only is that bad form from the copyright point of view, but it means the
> site is a jumble of information as each site they copied had a different
> format. It definately isn't a site I'd recommend if you want dragon
> mythology/history.
Do you mean they copy/pasted stuff from your site? That is one
disadvantage of the Web, the fact that it makes it much too easy to
infringe copyright and steal people's ideas. I agree with you that it
is just a jumble of information. Seeing the first page didn't look
suspicious, but as soon as I clicked another link, the format was
vastly different. It is almost unreadable, and I don't have a reason
to read it. Wikipedia's got to be better than that...
--
Al Phi
DC2.D Gm L^ W T Pkvwflt Sks Cgr,vag%,wch+,cag^,bch++%,u~,e~' B~ A-- Fr-
N~ M--- O H+ $- F~ R+++ Ac+++ J+ S U-- I-- V+ Q Tc++[C++] E+
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236856 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 02:08 |
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There is no "one" definition of dragon. Everyone has their own thoughts
about what dragons are, and a lot of people other than those people
don't know this (*cough* Dragonology *cough*). So myself, I would have
to disagree with it.
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236859 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 05:03 |
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> There is no "one" definition of dragon. Everyone has their own thoughts
> about what dragons are, and a lot of people other than those people
> don't know this (*cough* Dragonology *cough*). So myself, I would have
> to disagree with it.
I've got to agree with you there. I think this can be extended to much
more than just dragons, too.
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Al Phi
DC2.D Gm L^ W T Pkvwflt Sks Cgr,vag%,wch+,cag^,bch++%,u~,e~' B~ A-- Fr-
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236865 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 06:22 |
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Kalos Kalyre <kaloskalyre [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:oOSdnYKfTagGd4HZnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
> Pegasus wrote:
> >>> I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> >>> Have a look:
> >>> http://dragons.monstrous.com/
> >>>
> >>> Pegasus
> >>>
> >> Trying to define dragons is never going to be easy for a human - which
> >> is why dragons always take on mythological proportions. ;)
> >>
> >> The site is a mismash of various myths and legends (some of them very
> >> jumbled together indeed), and while I don't agree with everything it
> >> says, what it does say isn't that objectionable to me. <grins>
> >>
> >> I'd be more interested in how "you" would define a dragon? :)
> >>
> >> *huggles*
> >>
> >
> > *huggles back*
> > Hmm. They are... well... undefinable. It's like trying to describe all
the
> > terror, majesty, power, beauty and wonder of the universe in two words
or
> > less! They cover all ends of the scale from crazy do downright evil (and
> > many of the spaces in between) as well as all descriptions from
beautiful to
> > ugly. And don't get me started on their personalities or their power! I
> > think 'Dragon' works just fine for me...
>
> Couldn't have said it better myself!
>
I _do_ try... and besides, I'm not going to argue in the middle of a
gathering of *big* dragons being little 'ol me, am I?
I also think the description can apply to most mythics. The simple fact is
that most humans don't have the ability to comprehend the magnitude of such
beings. Some, however, can and it is these people that make the 'Mythics'
live once more...
> --
> -Kalos
>
> Peace and peppermint cheesecake to all.
>
> Bearer of one Pickaxe of Icebreaking from Flame Stryke and one Yellow
> Rose of Friendship from Gilraen.
>
> DC2.Dw Gm L- W-- T Phwaplt Sks,wl,bh Cja-\bz,v~ Bfl A- Fr- N? M--- O H++
> $~ F+~ R* Ac++ J+ S---! U- I---# V-- Q---! Tc++[QBASIC] E+
> The Dragon Classification Project calls me a: class Xenosauria
> (xeno=strange, saur=lizard), subclass Pterosauria (Lizard Dragon), order
> Squamadraconia (Scaled Dragon), suborder Draconia (Western Dragon),
> family Pterodraconia (General Western Dragon), genus Pseudodraco (False
> Dragon), species Pseudodraco parvus (parvus=small)
>
> See my art at http://kaloskalyre.deviantart.com/ | Read my blog at
> http://kaloskalyre.livejournal.com/
>
> "Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will
> have to ram it down their throats." -Howard Aiken
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236866 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 06:23 |
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Kark <kark [at] nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:6ehTf.45983$VV4.716890 [at] ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
> > Have a look:
> > http://dragons.monstrous.com/
> >
> > Pegasus
>
> I can't say I agree with what is said there... I've never pictured myself
> as being a "scaly, four legged fire breathing serpent"... Rather, I've
> always seen myself as two legged with leathery skin... and I don't breathe
> fire, either... {:8)
>
I think its a generic run-of-the-mill description designed for those who
have very little idea of what a dragon really is... very stereotypical, as
was said earlier.
> Karkovice the weredragon
> --
> Email: kark [at] nbnet.nb.ca ICQ: 121780498
>
> Elder wingsibling to Shade Christiwolfen
> (formerly known as Gaframor the Protector...)
>
> Younger wingsibling of Briemh, Digi and Marayong...
>
> "I wish that I could really tell you
> All the things that happened to me, and all that I have seen.
> A world full of people, their hearts without joy.
> Cities of light with no fear of war,
> And thousands of creatures with happier lives
> And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie.
> No need to hate... No need to hide... Keep it dark."
> - Genesis "Keep It Dark"
>
> "Is it true I can spread my wings?
> Flying high, high; like a bird in the sky
> Like an eagle that rides on the breeze
> High... high! What a feeling to fly!
> Over mountains, and forests, and seas...
> And to go anywhere that I please...."
> - Abba "Eagle"
>
> "You can ride the wind...
> But don't you ride it too high..."
> -The Guess Who "Hang On To Your Life"
>
>
> "Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:7pQSf.9599$dy4.8366 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236867 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 06:24 |
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Al Phi <drak0l8er [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1142808323.234102.74170 [at] j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > I'd be more inclinded to visit that site if they didn't copy/paste
content
> > from other sites without credit... like my site. I get grumpy about
that.
>
> > Not only is that bad form from the copyright point of view, but it means
the
> > site is a jumble of information as each site they copied had a different
> > format. It definately isn't a site I'd recommend if you want dragon
> > mythology/history.
>
> Do you mean they copy/pasted stuff from your site? That is one
> disadvantage of the Web, the fact that it makes it much too easy to
> infringe copyright and steal people's ideas. I agree with you that it
> is just a jumble of information. Seeing the first page didn't look
> suspicious, but as soon as I clicked another link, the format was
> vastly different. It is almost unreadable, and I don't have a reason
> to read it. Wikipedia's got to be better than that...
This is most interesting... Perhaps you could send them an email asking them
to remove your content from the site?
>
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236868 ] |
Mo, 20 März 2006 06:25 |
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Al Phi <drak0l8er [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1142827427.291110.58690 [at] j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > There is no "one" definition of dragon. Everyone has their own thoughts
> > about what dragons are, and a lot of people other than those people
> > don't know this (*cough* Dragonology *cough*). So myself, I would have
> > to disagree with it.
>
> I've got to agree with you there. I think this can be extended to much
> more than just dragons, too.
>
*nods* I'm not arguing there...
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236881 ] |
Di, 21 März 2006 07:07 |
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In article <7pQSf.9599$dy4.8366 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com says...
>I thought it was interesting. Do you agree with what it says?
>Have a look:
>http://dragons.monstrous.com/
>
>Pegasus
An interesting read, but nothing I hadn't heard before. I do find the
generalizations rather inaccurate, and they seem to leave out a number of
types.
All in all, they seem to ignore the idea that any type of dragon can have just
as much variety in its population as any group of humans can. Still, what can
you expect from humans?
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"My honor is my life!"
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236882 ] |
Di, 21 März 2006 07:11 |
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In article <6ehTf.45983$VV4.716890 [at] ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>, kark [at] nbnet.nb.ca
says...
>I can't say I agree with what is said there... I've never pictured myself
>as being a "scaly, four legged fire breathing serpent"... Rather, I've
>always seen myself as two legged with leathery skin... and I don't breathe
>fire, either... {:8)
I don't agree with most of their descriptions either. I don't recall seeing
one that even made mention of my particular kind either. I suppose,
superficially, I do come off like a scaly, four legged fire breathing serpent
with wings, but that's very superficial.
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236913 ] |
Mi, 22 März 2006 09:22 |
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"Pegasus" <the_sarah_is [at] bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:e0rTf.11021$dy4.10798 [at] news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> Al Phi <drak0l8er [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1142808323.234102.74170 [at] j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>> Do you mean they copy/pasted stuff from your site? That is one
>> disadvantage of the Web, the fact that it makes it much too easy to
>> infringe copyright and steal people's ideas. I agree with you that it
>> is just a jumble of information. Seeing the first page didn't look
>> suspicious, but as soon as I clicked another link, the format was
>> vastly different. It is almost unreadable, and I don't have a reason
>> to read it. Wikipedia's got to be better than that...
>
Yes, they did. I didn't go through the whole section for a list, but the
alchemy stuff is an example. I'm sure with a bit of work each bit could be
tracked down to the site it came from.
On the whole, most people are really good about non-fiction text copyright
once its explained to them. They'll link to you as a source if it's a
derived work, or directly as the author if it's copied. The other times I've
found content I've written elsewhere, it's had my name on it. There's just
the odd case where someone doesn't. It's a surprise to find it happening
with a site so big. It's usually someone small that doesn't know what
copyright is, not a big site that has a copyright statement.
> This is most interesting... Perhaps you could send them an email asking
> them
> to remove your content from the site?
I was kinder than that. I said it'd be fine if they added credit in the form
of a link... I didn't get a reply. I have a feeling the site is no longer
updated, so it could be whoever made it is no longer around I suppose.
More on the original topic, it's a pity that dragon mythology seems to not
be the in-thing here at the moment though. There's a lot more to dragon
mythology than dragon slaying myths. I don't have a problem with
mythology... it's fun.
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Polenth
* The Dragon Stone *
http://www.polenth.demon.co.uk/
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236917 ] |
Mi, 22 März 2006 10:22 |
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In article <dvr1hm$4o2$1$8300dec7 [at] news.demon.co.uk>, news [at] polenth.demon.co.uk
says...
>More on the original topic, it's a pity that dragon mythology seems to not
>be the in-thing here at the moment though. There's a lot more to dragon
>mythology than dragon slaying myths. I don't have a problem with
>mythology... it's fun.
Dragons have phased out since 2000. I went shopping for dragon shirts and
found 2 that I could get in XL children's size (they barely fit).
It's disappointing as all of mine are falling to rags.
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236923 ] |
Mi, 22 März 2006 13:28 |
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Draco18s wrote:
> In article <dvr1hm$4o2$1$8300dec7 [at] news.demon.co.uk>, news [at] polenth.demon.co.uk
> says...
>
>
>>More on the original topic, it's a pity that dragon mythology seems to not
>>be the in-thing here at the moment though. There's a lot more to dragon
>>mythology than dragon slaying myths. I don't have a problem with
>>mythology... it's fun.
>
>
> Dragons have phased out since 2000. I went shopping for dragon shirts and
> found 2 that I could get in XL children's size (they barely fit).
> It's disappointing as all of mine are falling to rags.
>
you're looking in the wrong stores.. usually funky stores that sell
weird odd and ends have them ;p
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| Re: Dragons- a human view [message #236924 ] |
Mi, 22 März 2006 14:35 |
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"Draco18s" wrote:
> In article <dvr1hm$4o2$1$8300dec7 [at] news.demon.co.uk>,
> news [at] polenth.demon.co.uk
> says...
>
>>More on the original topic, it's a pity that dragon mythology seems to not
>>be the in-thing here at the moment though. There's a lot more to dragon
>>mythology than dragon slaying myths. I don't have a problem with
>>mythology... it's fun.
>
> Dragons have phased out since 2000. I went shopping for dragon shirts and
> found 2 that I could get in XL children's size (they barely fit).
> It's disappointing as all of mine are falling to rags.
I meant more in the newsgroup. We had quite a few people replying to the
thread with comments that would imply they don't like mythology. Dragon
mythology is my thing, hence I don't agree with that viewpoint.
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Polenth
* The Dragon Stone *
http://www.polenth.demon.co.uk/
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