From:	abortion_engine abortion_engine@*******.com
Subject:	[OT] Magic and RL (was Re: On Cybereyes)
Date:	Mon, 13 Sep 1999 20:19:44 -0400

> > > All basic aura reading is (as far as I can tell) is adapting your eyes
to
> > > see the interfeerence of the body's EM field or something along those
> > > lines. It occasionally shows up with cameras, particularly GOOD
quality
> > > video taken in reduced light conditions without lights or starlight
> > filters
> > > or with LOW speed still footage.
> > >
> > All aura reading is rediculous, superstitious, self-delusion or
intentional
> > mis-representation.
> >
> > Hey, folks, magic isn't real! Press pause on the fantasy deck before you
> > stop roleplaying!
>
> What it comes down to is that I've seen some things that I can't easily
> explain away, but unless I see her shoot lightning bolts out of her
> fingers and blow up a parked car, I will remain forever unconvinced.

You know, I've said almost that exact same thing.

> Oh, and a word of advice about this subject, people on both sides of this
> debate tend to be firmly rooted in their opinions and will not change
> their minds. It's kinda like the "which is better, SR2 or SR3" arguement
> that's been going on for a while on this list. KnowhatImean? (Which makes
> me wonder just why I wrote this response in the first place. Oh well,
> since I spent the time writing it, I might as well hit 'Send' and see
> what happens.)
>
Yes, which is why I think I'll hit "Send," and probably shut up about this.
[Or, perhaps, not.]