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		sliverstorm on April 10, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bitcoin falls from $266 I think the real problem is with the metaphysical implications inherent in the word "intrinsic." There it is, folks. We aren't talking about a simple concept, we are talking about the metaphysical and the deeper implications of words. What is a "word", anyway? Let's take a moment to consider.

tshaddox on April 10, 2013 [–]

No, let's not at all consider the meaning of words, because the meaning of words is of no importance in a discussion.

sliverstorm on April 11, 2013 | [–]

You've really got in in for me, don't you. You're like half the comments in this comment block.

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