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By 2010-09-20 11:51:00
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By Sylph.Oddin 2010-09-20 12:05:37
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Asura.Andevom said:
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Why do people presume that eternal life is a curse? Hell if you could fly AND not die, you could explore space deeper than any known living being out there. That seems fairly time consuming alone. You may even find other beings out there with the means of eternal life. Hell, first thing I'd do is fly straight into the center of the sun just to see what it looked like.

So you go out and explore space to see some of the cool things in the universe. This takes...an astronomically long amount of time.

Then you come home, and everyone you've ever known and loved is long dead.

But disregarding that, maybe immorality would be fun...let's say, for the first few thousand or so years. You get to see civilizations rise and fall, technologies evolve, and expand your knowledge of the universe through constant revelations. But when does it end? You can't have any long lasting relationships, as everyone outside of you will die in what is equivalent to the blink of an eye to you. You may come to resent people, as everyone outside of you is ignorant to what life is and once was. You'll never know nothingness, or if anything lies beyond death.

So yeah, 2300 years is a good amount.

People die. Regardless. You'll get over the deaths of your loved ones. We do this everyday. Some people go through their lives now without ever finding a lasting relationship. It is sad for most but it's the sad cycle of life. I doubt resentment would come to mind. They chose their way of life and can't hold anyone else accountable but themselves. Men without religious faith don't hold hopes for anything beyond the realm of death. If you were a man of faith, you wouldn't ask to extend your life.
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By Bahamut.Serj 2010-09-20 12:09:48
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Siren.Enternius said:
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It's along the same lines. If anything, the sun would destroy your pain sensors in a matter of milliseconds once you got so close so it wouldn't matter.
The sun would also destroy your corporeal being, so I don't know what's happening anymore. Can you be immortal without really being?

You'd become Dr. Manhattan and reconstruct your body.
 
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By Artemicion 2010-09-20 14:35:01
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Asura.Andevom said:
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People die. Regardless. You'll get over the deaths of your loved ones. We do this everyday.

Of course. Although plenty of people never fully get over the death of their loved ones. An eternity of everyone you care about dying and you being able to shrug it off will probably make you numb to life after awhile.


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Some people go through their lives now without ever finding a lasting relationship. It is sad for most but it's the sad cycle of life.

So naturally, prolong it for eternity!

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I doubt resentment would come to mind. They chose their way of life and can't hold anyone else accountable but themselves.
Lack of foresight would contribute to this. A lot of people who choose the "I want to live forever" route don't consider how it will mess up thier human interactions. Sure, they may say "well, it IS my fault. I wanted to live forever," but then where are they? Forever stuck with their poor decision. Remember, you're immune to death. There's no colorful way to off yourself later on should you decide the whole immortality shtick isn't for you.

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Men without religious faith don't hold hopes for anything beyond the realm of death. If you were a man of faith, you wouldn't ask to extend your life.

I'm not a man of faith, but I also don't rule out the possiblity of something happening after we die. I just don't think anyone knows or that any religion has it right. Besides, having some form of confirmation would be nice.



*** yeah!
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By Gilgamesh.Kunimitsu 2010-09-20 15:18:13
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1) rl pet charmander, who doesnt turn into a *** when he evolves.

2)The ability to speak to computers like the kid from Heroes

3)Idk, I considered eternal life but then you would end up as the face of Boe. D:
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By Asura.Poupee 2010-09-20 16:01:00
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I wouldnt want eternal life, what are you going to do if you know you cant die?
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By Fairy.Spence 2010-09-20 16:15:34
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Asura.Poupee said:
I wouldnt want eternal life, what are you going to do if you know you cant die?

I just don't get people who'd want immortality. Forever is a scary concept to me. To exist forever, for all time... Ugh, no *** thanks.

Granted, I'd like to see humankind explore the universe, meet aliens and ***, but that's what my TARDIS is for :)
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By Fenrir.Schutz 2010-09-20 16:28:27
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Fairy.Spence said:
Asura.Poupee said:
I wouldnt want eternal life, what are you going to do if you know you cant die?
I just don't get people who'd want immortality. Forever is a scary concept to me. To exist forever, for all time... Ugh, no *** thanks. Granted, I'd like to see humankind explore the universe, meet aliens and ***, but that's what my TARDIS is for :)

I think most of it is because modern day humans (i.e. post agrarian society/35-40 hour-a-week-tops job investment) are so used to a hedonistic lifestyle, that they try to cram every free moment of the day in with pleasure-seeking activities.

So it is natural to hope for an extended (or indefinite) lifetime to pursue all that pr0n...er, I mean that healthy, active, pleasurable lifestyle. :p

That being said, unfortunately the human condition is also such that we all tend to get jaded as we get older, and that the "rush of passion" we get from a new turn-on grows stale the more we experience it, to the point where even the kinkiest fetish becomes "ho-hum" after a while.

Just look at Marv Albert or David Carradine...these guys were into some whacky stuff just after a *single* lifetime of pleasure-seeking LOL. Imagine what kind of weird depraved stuff has to be invented for someone who has lived 2,300 years... ;_;
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By Titan.Xairu 2010-09-20 19:16:21
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Asura.Poupee said:
and for selfish 1. unlimited xbox live gold(like my sisters friend has well at least for 5 yrs)

Not a bad idea with the prices going up in November. We bought what the store had last month, two 12 month and three 3 month cards.
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By Ifrit.Kungfuhustle 2010-09-20 20:07:27
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can I just get one wish to have a vagina for like 20 seconds so I can grab it and yell out "OMFG, my *** hurts!"
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By Sylph.Oddin 2010-09-20 22:00:41
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Fairy.Spence said:
Asura.Poupee said:
I wouldnt want eternal life, what are you going to do if you know you cant die?

I just don't get people who'd want immortality. Forever is a scary concept to me. To exist forever, for all time... Ugh, no *** thanks.

Granted, I'd like to see humankind explore the universe, meet aliens and ***, but that's what my TARDIS is for :)

And yet... people who believe in Heaven/Hell have that very same thing waiting for them on the other side of death. If you do believe in an afterlife, then is it not the same thing? An eternity as a single sentient being. Sure death can't happen but one could fall out of the good graces of God and end up being sent to Hell thus simulating death in a way. You could potentially end up losing friends and loved ones. Or you could end up in Hell to begin with. No matter where or how you go, it's all the same in the end.
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By Leviathan.Hastefeet 2010-09-20 22:04:24
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a rl deathnote cuz that would rock

a pet midget

and unlimited steak
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By Sylph.Reaplife 2010-09-20 22:15:58
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Jackass wishes:

1) I wish that everyone's wishes were undone,
2) I wish that my wishes cannot be reversed,
3) I wish that no one else can make a wish.
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By Leviathan.Hastefeet 2010-09-20 22:20:14
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Sylph.Reaplife said:
Jackass wishes:

1) I wish that everyone's wishes were undone,
2) I wish that my wishes cannot be reversed,
3) I wish that no one else can make a wish.

no what u really want

cucumber
vaseline
bengay for balls
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By Asura.Elvaton 2010-09-20 22:24:01
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i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to get 3 more wishes! *evil laugh*
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By Leviathan.Hastefeet 2010-09-20 22:26:25
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Asura.Elvaton said:
i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to get 3 more wishes! *evil laugh*

why have 3 when u can have infinite
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By Asura.Elvaton 2010-09-20 22:28:55
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Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to have fairygod parents! *evil laugh*

why have 3 when u can have infinite
touche sir...how about i one up you
fixed!
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By Valefor.Hahn 2010-09-20 22:30:07
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1. To be with my girlfriend
2. Have enough cash to live without worries.
3. The death of El Chupacabra.
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By Leviathan.Hastefeet 2010-09-20 22:30:47
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Asura.Elvaton said:
Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to have fairygod parents! *evil laugh*

why have 3 when u can have infinite
touche sir...how about i one up you
fixed!

then u have fairys following u around everywhere

is that really what u want?

fairys?
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By Asura.Elvaton 2010-09-20 22:31:06
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Valefor.Hahn said:
1. To be with my girlfriend
2. Have enough cash to live without worries.
3. The death of El Chupacabra.
i lol'd at the third one
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By Asura.Elvaton 2010-09-20 22:32:03
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Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to have fairygod parents! *evil laugh*

why have 3 when u can have infinite
touche sir...how about i one up you
fixed!

then u have fairys following u around everywhere

is that really what u want?

fairys?
*ponders* yes....yes this is what i really want
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By Fenrir.Schutz 2010-09-20 23:14:46
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Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
Leviathan.Hastefeet said:
Asura.Elvaton said:
i would wish for these things *grin*
1)to be with me girlfriend!
2)to travel and explore space
3)to have fairygod parents! *evil laugh*

why have 3 when u can have infinite
touche sir...how about i one up you
fixed!

then u have fairys following u around everywhere

is that really what u want?

fairys?



FAIRIES?!?!
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By Bahamut.Stanflame 2010-09-21 04:00:48
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Lakshmi.Cesil said:
Live Forever
To be able to use 100% of my brain
Be able to fly

:)
If you did that you would probably kill yourself in the end.
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By Shiva.Darkmacabre 2010-09-21 04:15:06
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1) To be with my girlfriend once again.

2) Immortality. but given the power to end my own life.

3) The power to grant my own wishes to myself. >_>
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By Fenrir.Stiklelf 2010-09-21 04:39:02
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Ifrit.Kungfuhustle said:
everyone wants to live forever like that *** Edward. Do you *** wanna sparkle too and drink period blood from animals?
I read this and was like "Why am I a *** for wanting to live forever".

My names Edward if you didn't guess.
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By Bahamut.Stanflame 2010-09-21 04:40:43
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Fenrir.Stiklelf said:
Ifrit.Kungfuhustle said:
everyone wants to live forever like that *** Edward. Do you *** wanna sparkle too and drink period blood from animals?
I read this and was like "Why am I a *** for wanting to live forever".

My names Edward if you didn't guess.
lol
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By Fenrir.Stiklelf 2010-09-21 04:42:06
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I was also freaked out that you, of all people, knew my name lol.

That kind of thing happens to me all the time, I'll hear something like "Oh blah blah Edward" And be like "What?"... "Oh no, we wernt talking to you".

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By Artemicion 2010-09-21 04:45:46
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After playing Lost Odyssey, even though it gave the opposite moral, I for one actually wouldn't mind a poke at living with immortality.

Too often we weigh ourselves down due to lack of time, lack of chances, lack of opportunity and regret therein. No need for such things with endless life.

At least you can submit yourself to an indefinite coma; maybe.
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By Fenrir.Stiklelf 2010-09-21 04:47:23
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I just long to know how things will change, if they do.

Also, I like mudkips and would like to for the rest of time.
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