tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post3390477249202660699..comments2023-08-08T04:19:26.974-07:00Comments on THE CALLADUS BLOG: Name Our Group! (Fame and Wealth awaits!)Calladushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620879847877868166noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-13489205329317159882007-08-22T21:06:00.000-07:002007-08-22T21:06:00.000-07:00Central Valley Horsefeathers SocietyOur motto::"Wh...<B>Central Valley Horsefeathers Society</B><BR/><BR/>Our motto::<BR/><I>"Whatever it is, I'm against it!"</I>R. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827657170197625528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-67774254886591652982007-08-15T00:10:00.000-07:002007-08-15T00:10:00.000-07:00How about 'Beyond Belief'? The more I think about...How about 'Beyond Belief'? The more I think about this one, the more I like it. It doesn't criminalize belief/faith, but it says we have to go beyond it. And it evokes both extraordinary claims and the sort of incredulous response the inanities of faith often provoke.<BR/><BR/>Plus, there is a series of conferences on science and faith, dominated by skeptics and critics of religion, that uses this title. You can read about their first conference here:<BR/><BR/><I>(In fact, you can view it, because there is a hellacious amount of video)</I><BR/><BR/>http://beyondbelief2006.org/<BR/><BR/>Even if this isn't a good title, the concept's the kind of tent that could hold a large party. In my father's house are many mansions...:)<BR/><BR/>On a more serious note, I'm sorry you had to enable comment moderation. What a sad commentary on the vipers of religion.Scott Hatfield . . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/00363885800131794994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-650032648352071212007-08-14T17:06:00.000-07:002007-08-14T17:06:00.000-07:00Just short and to the point: Central Valley Atheis...Just short and to the point:<BR/> <BR/>Central Valley Atheists and Skeptics.R. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827657170197625528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-23557162738938690992007-08-13T15:59:00.000-07:002007-08-13T15:59:00.000-07:00Anon,I agree with the position that The Brights ha...Anon,<BR/><BR/>I agree with the position that The Brights have taken. But I, like you, dislike the term "bright".<BR/><BR/>Oddly enough, I seem to remember back in the late 70's that there were homosexuals who were 'out' and who happened to hate the term "Gay".Calladushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620879847877868166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-23135626473446423532007-08-13T12:35:00.000-07:002007-08-13T12:35:00.000-07:00...Just not anything with that annoying term, "Bri......Just not anything with that annoying term, "Brights" in it.<BR/><BR/>I don't think anyone is going to actually going to be convinced into calling atheists and humanists "Brights." Plus, it is presumptuous. Not all atheists are bright. Anyways, its the kind of thing theists would do, "The Chosen People," "The Enlightened," and what not. I can't criticize them for it and then do it myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-1609531246542088482007-08-10T12:14:00.000-07:002007-08-10T12:14:00.000-07:00Although non-theism may be a common factor among y...Although non-theism may be a common factor among your group's members, the common thread is that you are all people who believe in science, evidence, rationality, reason and that non-belief and skepticism are the proper default position for claims of the paranormal.<BR/><BR/>I'm suspecting you want a media friendly name that emphasizes the reason over the non-theism since you are an amalgam of different groups and that should be one thing you can all agree on when someone speaks on behalf of the group to the media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-7474344576757869752007-08-10T03:56:00.000-07:002007-08-10T03:56:00.000-07:00The Falsifiability SocietySkeptics R Us.Skepticked...The Falsifiability Society<BR/><BR/>Skeptics R Us.<BR/><BR/>Skepticked Off.<BR/><BR/>Skepticidal.<BR/><BR/><BR/>(with apologies to Alexander Pope) The Skeptic's Side.<BR/><BR/>Free To Think.<BR/><BR/>Faith Naughts<BR/><BR/>Love That Skeptic!<BR/><BR/>Beyond Belief<BR/><BR/>Questers. Questioners.<BR/><BR/>Quest Truth Pays.<BR/><BR/>(sorry, must be that fluoridated water...)<BR/><BR/>The Claim's Sake.<BR/><BR/>Erasmus Darwin and others were members of the Lunar Society, so-named because they met on nights of a full moon so that they could make their way home in the dark safely.<BR/><BR/>I mention it because I think some consider me 'loony' for supporting this effort.<BR/><BR/>Though, actually, Erasmus would be a good name, because of it's multiple associations.<BR/><BR/>I like 'Candlelighters', actually, if only because I'm a Sagan fan. But I'm reminded, somehow, of religion and I'm not sure that's the flavor anyone wants.<BR/><BR/>It's a pity that David Hume isn't better known by the general public. We could be the Department of Hume Land Defense. Or, if our meetings dwindled in size once more, Hume Alone.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if these comments are helpful but I'm reasonably certain that I <I>perceive</I> them as playful.Scott Hatfield . . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/00363885800131794994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-71463417794914787352007-08-06T16:42:00.000-07:002007-08-06T16:42:00.000-07:00Getting away from the acronym stuff is a good idea...Getting away from the acronym stuff is a good idea -- acronyms tend to be cryptic or cute, and neither is useful.<BR/><BR/>Since you're trying to encompass a wide range of freethought values, why not just "Fresno Freethinkers"? <BR/><BR/>For a Sagan reference...the Candlelighters.<BR/><BR/>"The Enlightenment Society" would be cool, but it's used in a few other places -- including a UN group that has the mission of bringing spiritual messages to the meetings.PZ Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911078800554129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-24333475866454390762007-08-06T16:13:00.000-07:002007-08-06T16:13:00.000-07:00I don't have a name for your group, but I live in ...I don't have a name for your group, but I live in Bakersfield and have attempted to start an atheist network here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-16338504049214166142007-08-06T14:09:00.000-07:002007-08-06T14:09:00.000-07:00"Pull UP A Chair And Chat With Us About Stuff" peo..."Pull UP A Chair And Chat With Us About Stuff" people<BR/><BR/>The "PUACACWUAS"<BR/><BR/>It will sound very 'native' and intriguing. I bet people coming for the first time will bring feathers and incense, and things like that until they figure you're just 'normal'. <BR/><BR/>And because it is so foreign sounding, the acronym will create instant friction with the locals, including fear-based violence and horrific acts of slander and dehumanization. It will be exactly like The Legend of Billy Jack, almost, except for the soundtrack, which I hope will be much, much, much better. <BR/><BR/>I just hope there won't be any U.S.E.'s, that certainly isn't part of my vision for this. Just a little club-jacking mayhem, stitches, busted lips, and whatnot.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck!!!Bladerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381208023240553003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-71063903247088140322007-08-06T12:07:00.000-07:002007-08-06T12:07:00.000-07:00I suggest "Free Thinking Fresno" or "Free Thought ...I suggest "Free Thinking Fresno" or "Free Thought in Fresno"<BR/><BR/>Will email also, look for sawells dot 2007 at gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-5651373408111681132007-08-06T11:57:00.000-07:002007-08-06T11:57:00.000-07:00I was moving some stuff around and thinking about ...I was moving some stuff around and thinking about this and thought of: "Fresno society for evidence based reasoning." If you don't mind pretension, you could use ratiocination - a more exact and less accessible word.<BR/><BR/>I also have been throwing around the term "for an evidence based world"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229192643163784074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-14301371817095920232007-08-06T09:39:00.000-07:002007-08-06T09:39:00.000-07:00Occam's Outpatients?Occam's Outpatients?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-33683379940321688422007-08-06T08:31:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:31:00.000-07:00To wrinkle up slxpluvs' idea a bit, "Fresno Area V...To wrinkle up slxpluvs' idea a bit, "Fresno Area Voice(s) of Reason". The acronym "FAVOR" might be useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-43568879885266305942007-08-06T08:24:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:24:00.000-07:00Fresno Freedom From Faith Folks (F5).Fresno Freedom From Faith Folks (F5).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-28266618764864389502007-08-06T08:14:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:14:00.000-07:00Fresno Atheist, Skeptic and Humanist Societyor Fr...Fresno Atheist, Skeptic and Humanist Society<BR/><BR/>or Fresno ASH Society<BR/><BR/>As all Fresnoans know Fresno is the Spanish for .....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-20990033827519849542007-08-06T08:09:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:09:00.000-07:00Sorry. Didn't read far enough to see the part abo...Sorry. Didn't read far enough to see the part about the email. Just sent the email entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-3280436244290810422007-08-06T08:03:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:03:00.000-07:00The Tri-Skeps: Strong in ReasonGet it?The Tri-Skeps: Strong in Reason<BR/><BR/>Get it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-9119545173415358272007-08-06T07:47:00.000-07:002007-08-06T07:47:00.000-07:00Just a reminder, the name doesn't NEED to be an ac...Just a reminder, the name doesn't NEED to be an acronym. We just need a way to show that we are not <I>just</I> skeptics, not <I>just</I> atheists etc.<BR/><BR/>"The Sagan Society" is a great name for a group - but it's taken.<BR/><BR/>Maybe someone will come up with the exact right name that we're looking for, maybe it will inspire us to name-creating greatness. <BR/><BR/>This is our way of brainstorming. Or the "Random Mutation" phase of evolving a new name. The "Selection" phase comes next.Calladushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620879847877868166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-57186527425141119532007-08-06T07:29:00.000-07:002007-08-06T07:29:00.000-07:00I would suggest "Fresno's Little Voice of Reason",...I would suggest "Fresno's Little Voice of Reason", but the acronym is "FLVR", which looks a lot like the text version of "flavor." Getting rid of "little" might help with that...?<BR/><BR/>Mike Fox, directed over from PZ Myer's blogUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229192643163784074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736821.post-19587101318800081542007-08-05T23:11:00.000-07:002007-08-05T23:11:00.000-07:00How about:"Fresno such thing as God"?How about:<BR/><BR/>"Fresno such thing as God"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com