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I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums? It would be nice to read substance for a change. This tells me that someone has thought about or studied before they open their mouth. Everyone has something to say but most people have nothing to say. Nothing that is with any substance. Whatever the subject please say something with substance.
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Etymology
From Latin substantia, substance or essence, noun form from present participle substans, from substare, exist, lit. stand under, from stare, stand

Noun

1. Physical matter; material.

2. The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
a. That element of an object without which it would not exist.
b. The true meaning of something spoken or written.

3. Considerable wealth or resources.
A man of substance

4. Drugs.
Substance abuse

This post has words which are the most vital part of a post. Therefore this post has substance.

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums? It would be nice to read substance for a change. This tells me that someone has thought about or studied before they open their mouth. Everyone has something to say but most people have nothing to say. Nothing that is with any substance. Whatever the subject please say something with substance.
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Oh I see you joined 13 November. I guess that makes you a veteran. Did you think a long time before you posted, or is your mouth still open?

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums? It would be nice to read substance for a change. This tells me that someone has thought about or studied before they open their mouth. Everyone has something to say but most people have nothing to say. Nothing that is with any substance. Whatever the subject please say something with substance.
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I think the word you're looking for is 'consistency'.

n. pl. con·sis·ten·cies

Agreement or logical coherence among things or parts: a rambling argument that lacked any consistency.

Correspondence among related aspects; compatibility: questioned the consistency of the administration's actions with its stated policy.

Reliability or uniformity of successive results or events: pitched with remarkable consistency throughout the season.

Degree of density, firmness, or viscosity: beat the mixture to the consistency of soft butter.


It seems there's no point having substance without consistency...

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I'm glad I offended you vetern. The forum is open to all. Your reply not only lacked substance but as the next comment said, consistency. Your comment also revealed your maturity level which must be that of a 12 year old.

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums? It would be nice to read substance for a change. This tells me that someone has thought about or studied before they open their mouth. Everyone has something to say but most people have nothing to say. Nothing that is with any substance. Whatever the subject please say something with substance.
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There are, however, non-substantial substances. These are due to temporal distortions in the hyper anamoly fields.

Beam me up Scotty.

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums? It would be nice to read substance for a change. This tells me that someone has thought about or studied before they open their mouth. Everyone has something to say but most people have nothing to say. Nothing that is with any substance. Whatever the subject please say something with substance.
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I also have a question. Do you know what the word "opinion" means? If so, you'll realize they form a very important part of this forum.

We don't set rules here about someone being a subject matter expert before they post. We welcome opinions. We may disagree with them, but we still welcome them.

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I'm glad I offended you vetern. The forum is open to all. Your reply not only lacked substance but as the next comment said, consistency. Your comment also revealed your maturity level which must be that of a 12 year old.
Welcome to RHP Debates forums! I see from this post that you have familiarized yourself with our debate format.

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Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Oh I see you joined 13 November. I guess that makes you a veteran. Did you think a long time before you posted, or is your mouth still open?
RHP is not a university or anything like that, and the length of time someone has been a member has no bearing on their IQ, or their right to utter their opinion in these forums.

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Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
RHP is not a university or anything like that, and the length of time someone has been a member has no bearing on their IQ, or their right to utter their opinion in these forums.
Shut it N00b πŸ˜‰

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I have a question. Does anyone know what the word substance means? If so, why don't we see it very often in these debates or forums?
Lots of us understand the term. Perhaps you could ask whether that's what we value in the RHP debates.

However, if you keep looking, you'll find plenty of substance among the drivel, but if you really want substantive debate, look down the road toward the U-district, where you'll find another RHPer, or two.

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Thank you everyone for your comments, thoughts, opinions, etc. I'm glad I sparked some comments. I still stand on what I said. Much of what I have read in the forums lacks any kind of study or thought or research before the comment especially when it comes to politics or religion. Cheers!

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
Thank you everyone for your comments, thoughts, opinions, etc. I'm glad I sparked some comments. I still stand on what I said. Much of what I have read in the forums lacks any kind of study or thought or research before the comment especially when it comes to politics or religion. Cheers!
We look forward to your demonstration of studied, thoughtful, substantial commentaries. I am sure you are prepared to be held to the highest standard.

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I should whupp you smarmy ass just for suggesting that we lack substance.

Cheers!

I just love using the smarmy word!

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Originally posted by CarrollApts
I'm glad I offended you vetern. The forum is open to all. Your reply not only lacked substance but as the next comment said, consistency. Your comment also revealed your maturity level which must be that of a 12 year old.
Actually I was refering to your post...

Bosse and many others have made consistent contributions
to the forums. Sure you provided substance but it kind of
flew out and painted the pan.

Try putting some chunky bits in the spam.