Comments on: Action Required. Response to the Rise Of Atheism Convention DDoS attack. http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/ A sanctuary for young free-thinkers Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:59:20 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Robert Webb http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8701 Robert Webb Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:22:54 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8701 So if as a result, after 8pm Nov 8, there are world-wide earthquakes and floods, and a general lack of "divinity", should we take that as a victory or a defeat??! :-) Rob. So if as a result, after 8pm Nov 8, there are world-wide earthquakes and floods, and a general lack of “divinity”, should we take that as a victory or a defeat??! :-)

Rob.

]]> By: Dan Kerr http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8624 Dan Kerr Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:50:37 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8624 I started the group because the concept mirrors the many contradictions throughout religion. The very fact that this whole event makes no sense is kind of the point. The fact that some people will get the subtlety while others think it falls into their laps is also the point. Think of it as a long lost Monty Python sketch. I started the group because the concept mirrors the many contradictions throughout religion. The very fact that this whole event makes no sense is kind of the point. The fact that some people will get the subtlety while others think it falls into their laps is also the point. Think of it as a long lost Monty Python sketch.

]]> By: Jason Ball http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8621 Jason Ball Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:10:28 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8621 We should enjoy reveling in the many inherent contradictions and hypocrisies of the campaign. It's a total mock campaign, we are mocking those idiots who hacked the websites which only resulted in more publicity for the convention. We should enjoy reveling in the many inherent contradictions and hypocrisies of the campaign. It’s a total mock campaign, we are mocking those idiots who hacked the websites which only resulted in more publicity for the convention.

]]> By: Skelliot http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8608 Skelliot Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:29 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8608 I guess it's for irony. Some people find that funny. Some do not. I guess it’s for irony. Some people find that funny. Some do not.

]]> By: techskeptic http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8601 techskeptic Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:51 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8601 I guess I am being obtuse. I completely don't get this. Why would we pray to something that doesnt exist? Why wouldnt this just be cast as "see? atheists really do believe in god and now are trying to thwart him"? Why would an all powerful being even notice this event? I know its a goof, but I think it just strengthens the idea that atheists arent really atheists, but more denialists. I guess I am being obtuse.

I completely don’t get this.

Why would we pray to something that doesnt exist? Why wouldnt this just be cast as “see? atheists really do believe in god and now are trying to thwart him”? Why would an all powerful being even notice this event?

I know its a goof, but I think it just strengthens the idea that atheists arent really atheists, but more denialists.

]]> By: arthwollipot http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8584 arthwollipot Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:30:27 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8584 I've Tweeted it, posted it on Facebook, and I intend to plug it in the next episode of the Nonsense Podcast. What an absolutely fantastic idea! I’ve Tweeted it, posted it on Facebook, and I intend to plug it in the next episode of the Nonsense Podcast. What an absolutely fantastic idea!

]]> By: Jason Ball http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8573 Jason Ball Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:05:27 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8573 Also the Rational Response Squad are on the case! http://www.rationalresponders.com/atheists_perform_ddos_me_divine_denial_service Also the Rational Response Squad are on the case!
http://www.rationalresponders.com/atheists_perform_ddos_me_divine_denial_service

]]> By: Bayard http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8570 Bayard Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:32:51 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8570 this is great! I'm spreading the word! this is great! I’m spreading the word!

]]> By: Dan Kerr http://www.youngausskeptics.com/2009/10/action-required-response-to-the-rise-of-atheism-convention-ddos-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-8566 Dan Kerr Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:52:41 +0000 http://www.youngausskeptics.com/?p=4845#comment-8566 The word is getting out there (i think thanks to Jason). PZ Meyers over at Pharyngula has just posted about the event! http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2009/10/the_atheists_revenge.php The word is getting out there (i think thanks to Jason). PZ Meyers over at Pharyngula has just posted about the event!

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2009/10/the_atheists_revenge.php

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