Re: Heard I was mentioned By: AwakeTooLong / Knowledgeable
Post # 46 Feb 07, 2012
Then you would still require the same systems to sustain, or something to replace them.
This would result in further complications.
An insect, for example, cannot grow too large or else they would not be able to sustain within the current conditions of the earth, whereas in past eons their fossilized remains have shown them to exist much larger.
These are just the physical reasons as to why it is unlikely if not impossible.
You can also factor in the social ramifications. Other species would find it next to impossible to hide in plain sight, and otherwise pretend to be a human being, particularly with vast differences in physical appearance and so forth. If they were discovered at all, scientists would be all over them exploring them and why they exist and how they exist. If they were capable of causing great harm, the world's military's would take interest and they would find themselves the victims of such as well.
For these reasons alone, it would seem foolish to show up and proclaim yourself to be something other than human.
If you are speaking in terms of otherin, or the belief that one's soul is more attuned to the nature of such a fantastic thing, that is an entirely different matter.
To my experience in dealing with otherkin (I have worked with those claiming to be vampires, demons, fairies, etc. in the past), their spirit very much meets the common ideal of what the creature in question should be. However, it more commonly meets the currently popular version of what that creature should be. Generally, these qualities of spirit appear to be more a reflection of personality traits, much like a soul/spirit might be influenced in nature by the personality traits of any other human being. Another social/psychological aspect of the whole thing is that every such individual I have worked with has been one who was often quiet, overlooked by most people, or generally bored with life and wishing that they could be something, or somewhere, else.
Sorry about yesterday guys. I had one of the worst day in my life. I got out of hand. I've been crazy lately, but I got my grip now. Sorry. When I read what I said I knew I looked like a looney. Sorry. Won't happen again.
Awake, though I completely agree with your points, there is one big flaw in them. The God factor. He could turn the laws of nature or physics upside-down and inside out. But until he does that, you are correct. Well done.
But it makes me wonder... What if we found a planet full of dragons, werewolves, etc. Then this whole discussion would change. But anway, I say we agree to disagree. When we die, we will know the truth. Blessings to all.
(I know her in real life) She dosnt mock anyone. Mabe she herself dosnt know who she is yet so she creates a persona to impress people. Regardless of what ske thinks she is or isn't the question remains without a legitimate response. Instead all it has is 6 pages of people bickering or puting her down. Let's just stop all this useless stuff and not speak unless thare is someone who can finde the post. Otherwise let this post die.
