tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post3446186767313448966..comments2024-03-20T18:13:07.791-07:00Comments on LOCH NESS MONSTER: A Loch Ness Monster Sighting from 1909Glasgow Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-89801052621101727372015-02-22T11:41:12.044-08:002015-02-22T11:41:12.044-08:00New tablets?New tablets?Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-46347223320364143692015-02-22T03:38:25.934-08:002015-02-22T03:38:25.934-08:00New template?New template?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-86471535418207235782015-02-20T11:06:34.535-08:002015-02-20T11:06:34.535-08:00It was Richard Frere, GB. I apologize for not reca...It was Richard Frere, GB. I apologize for not recalling the name at the time. I was in a fun fog of cough syrup thanks to a double ear infection. Rereading the article, there were questions about differing accounts over the years and some mixed up dates, which it seems was attributed to Ted Holiday and not Frere.<br />You're correct on the plesiosaur reference, I read it incorrectly. However, you can clearly see the influence of the times during the early '60s and Tim's film had on the thought process. Interesting nonetheless. Burton Caruthersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-46825837032502233002015-02-19T02:16:28.055-08:002015-02-19T02:16:28.055-08:00Solid human waste doesn't make it thru the fil...Solid human waste doesn't make it thru the filtration process, but nutrient byproducts can and it is chemicals such as these which can eutrophy a lake. My speculation revolved around how the food chain and hence an apex animal would be affected by varying levels of such products.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-75873216674273400682015-02-18T15:45:23.250-08:002015-02-18T15:45:23.250-08:00Do these extra potential chemicals such as nitroge...Do these extra potential chemicals such as nitrogen and potassium do anything for a sludge sifting monster? <br /><br />That is a line from your article on sewage. Yes you also mention the effects on the food chain later, but the above line makes me think you considered a monster sifting through human faeces.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-40952348244272116282015-02-18T15:25:36.324-08:002015-02-18T15:25:36.324-08:00Ok I must have imagined the article on Nessie and ...Ok I must have imagined the article on Nessie and sewage then.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-79934674409731042542015-02-18T14:49:31.930-08:002015-02-18T14:49:31.930-08:00It is clear to me that you have not read the artic...It is clear to me that you have not read the article properly.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-91153762820333190082015-02-18T02:52:21.593-08:002015-02-18T02:52:21.593-08:00Now who is exaggerating? I said you wrote an artic...Now who is exaggerating? I said you wrote an article examining whether monster feed on human faeces. You did write such an article. At first I thought it was a hilarious spoof on your part, then realised you were actually seriously discussing it. My reaction was a cross between bemusement and slight shock at the time.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-56646356779153644992015-02-18T01:30:08.586-08:002015-02-18T01:30:08.586-08:00You're exagerrating again.
I never said LNMs...You're exagerrating again. <br /><br />I never said LNMs feed on human faeces.<br /><br /><br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-18068995114642798262015-02-18T01:18:20.120-08:002015-02-18T01:18:20.120-08:00Not quite. We can say he said he saw one.Not quite. We can say he said he saw one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-77211558700452571582015-02-17T19:22:33.231-08:002015-02-17T19:22:33.231-08:00Anonymous, as far as Mr. Stiell's testimony no...Anonymous, as far as Mr. Stiell's testimony not holding up in court that may or may not be the case. In court there would be questioning, cross examination and re-direction to clarify his testimony. In that scenario we'd be able to reasonably determine what he meant by the animal having its head out of the water, whether or not it had a dorsal fin, why he likened it to a pilot whale and what he meant when he later said it was not unlike a plesiosaur. But as it stands all we can say is that Mr. Stiell saw a rather large animal in Loch Ness. <br />PaddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-70794892606330868022015-02-17T05:09:42.534-08:002015-02-17T05:09:42.534-08:00Crap? That reminds me of your article examining wh...Crap? That reminds me of your article examining whether monsters feed on human faeces from the sewage works. You should have saved that article for 1st April.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-72059992997434019362015-02-17T05:05:50.767-08:002015-02-17T05:05:50.767-08:00Ok, being less obtuse, I will explain my reasons f...Ok, being less obtuse, I will explain my reasons for being here. You may note, however, that I have not debated this report, nor the next one. I said I wouldn't while censorship is in place, and I haven't.<br /><br />My reason for being here is that I share your passion for the Loch Ness story, GB. It truly intrigues me. You have written this blog for many years, so you can identify with my feeling. The only difference is our conclusion. I am utterly convinced that the LNM is a psychological phenomenon, you are convinced that real, as yet unknown 20ft+ monsters are swimming the loch and climbing out to walk on land.<br /><br />We both share a passion, but from different angles. I thoroughly welcome any comment or viewpoint on this subject, whether it matches or opposes my thoughts. Why be so scared of a debate? Are we not here to think and discuss?<br /><br />Regarding other fringe subjects, I can categorically tell you I am on no other forums, be it Bigfoot, other lake myths, UFOs, ghosts or 911 conspiracies. I have no interest in those. If you think I've been on them, please publish a link to the posts in question - I'm all ears!<br /><br />You would always be welcome with your viewpoint in my world, GB. I have nothing to fear from any opinion related to this subject.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-89677909540287559982015-02-17T04:57:25.616-08:002015-02-17T04:57:25.616-08:00In denial ....
Actually, only kidding, GS. This a...In denial ....<br /><br />Actually, only kidding, GS. This apaprently useless thread does have a topical use.<br /><br />You see, anyone can create any background story out of thin air to explain something. In this case, it was your high level presence on this blog.<br /><br />In the context of the Loch Ness Monster, it is not so much "explain" as "explain away".<br /><br />In that light, I note a recent comment by a leading Nessie sceptic who tried to pull a fast one by portraying poor, young, impressionable Margaret Munro as exagerrating her 1936 drawing and testimony due to the influence of big, bad Alex Campbell.<br /><br />Easy to say, as I said. Not so easy to prove.<br /><br />I don't think a herd of Nessies could produce more crap but such is the state of sceptical thinking today.<br /><br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-38368156679499264602015-02-17T04:05:43.554-08:002015-02-17T04:05:43.554-08:00Stay on topic please.Stay on topic please.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-23007728564341661172015-02-17T03:56:57.655-08:002015-02-17T03:56:57.655-08:00That's what I would expect an addict to say - ...That's what I would expect an addict to say - you're in denial GS!<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-67921847259788042742015-02-17T03:48:45.611-08:002015-02-17T03:48:45.611-08:00For all we know, you could have that issue. I'...For all we know, you could have that issue. I'm not on any other crypto forums, are you?Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-24507616567781258572015-02-17T03:42:57.438-08:002015-02-17T03:42:57.438-08:00Really? For all we know, you have a 100 different ...Really? For all we know, you have a 100 different IDs on a 100 different forums, a slave to your addiction as you trawl for hours on end thru these forums looking for that debating fix.<br /><br />Believe me, I would be doing you a favour on the road to rehab.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-34584567498430853842015-02-17T03:02:22.840-08:002015-02-17T03:02:22.840-08:00No need, GB, I quite like it here now.No need, GB, I quite like it here now.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-14934736560157889852015-02-17T02:56:32.638-08:002015-02-17T02:56:32.638-08:00Yes, fictional works appeal even to logicians. It&...Yes, fictional works appeal even to logicians. It's what makes us rounded people.<br /><br />If you're having trouble commiting to staying away from this blog (an addiction perhaps?), I am more than willing to help you by auto-deleting all your comments.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-49497012342551738172015-02-17T02:49:47.230-08:002015-02-17T02:49:47.230-08:00You sure it wasn't Astrology? ;-)
You also m...You sure it wasn't Astrology? ;-)<br /><br />You also make many sci fi references in your posts, so I know you have an attraction to fantasy too.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-4352201002744021262015-02-17T02:33:17.250-08:002015-02-17T02:33:17.250-08:00Hmm, well I have a BSc Hons degree in Astronomy, a...Hmm, well I have a BSc Hons degree in Astronomy, an Ordinary degree in Mathematics and am a senior software engineer. So I think the science and logic bit is well embedded in me.<br /><br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-83381784826133074042015-02-17T02:29:42.441-08:002015-02-17T02:29:42.441-08:00Yes, some of us prefer science books to fantasy. T...Yes, some of us prefer science books to fantasy. Those who love fantasy would indeed find sceptical analysis boring.<br /><br />But boring doesn't mean incorrect.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-55030993978800986342015-02-17T01:27:01.657-08:002015-02-17T01:27:01.657-08:00I think you're being a bit naive here. Sceptic...I think you're being a bit naive here. Sceptics only talking to each other would soon descend into mindless boredom as they discussed the merits of whether a sighting was a piece of floating wood or a duck.<br /><br />Yawn!<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-73948323816431387912015-02-16T23:24:59.643-08:002015-02-16T23:24:59.643-08:00Well it wasn't meant that way. I was actually ...Well it wasn't meant that way. I was actually trying to stop you from being bombarded by sceptical messages, suggesting that these anonymous sceptics could go elsewhere and we could email eachother. I think it's clear you'd prefer it if no sceptical comments were ever posted on your blog. I can't win - my motives are always assumed to be bad.Geordie Scepticnoreply@blogger.com