Do you want to live forever?

[SpheresOfBalance]

To me dying is in fact part of death and you may experience that

Well since dying occurs when you are alive it cannot be regarded as part of death
Sure dying is a part of death, obviously you're not dying. Ask the dying if dying is living, It's all about quality of life my friend!

Although to be fair this is more a pedantic point rather than a philosophical one
You mean to be condescending, a sign of ones frustration facing defeat, or the fear of facing the truth. To be expected and fully understood psychologically.

For me personally however there exists a clear demarcation between the two

It's easy to beat ones chest proclaiming loudly, "I have no fear of the future," when now they're sitting in their easy chair, the future far far away. Your words are of no consequence until you actually experience it. Then you can send me your revision, the actual state of affairs, under those circumstances.

[thedoc]

I'm guilty of that to Doc. But I try to couch my pessimism in humour for others' benefit. I don't mean this as an ad hominem to her, but I think she is hurting. And I don't wish to worsen the hurt she feels.

I will admit that I was just a little put off by Trixie's user ID, but further interaction with her only strengthened those feelings of dislike. As far as hurting her feelings, she brings all the abuse onto herself, mostly deserved, but some not.

[Dalek Prime]

I'm guilty of that to Doc. But I try to couch my pessimism in humour for others' benefit. I don't mean this as an ad hominem to her, but I think she is hurting. And I don't wish to worsen the hurt she feels.

I will admit that I was just a little put off by Trixie's user ID, but further interaction with her only strengthened those feelings of dislike. As far as hurting her feelings, she brings all the abuse onto herself, mostly deserved, but some not.

Well, you've been on the forums for some time, so you would know the people here better than I.

Cheers Doc.

[Harbal]

I really thing she's just a spoiled child with nothing better to do.

Really? I always just assumed she was Queen of the Pixies, or something similar.

[thedoc]

I really thing she's just a spoiled child with nothing better to do.

Really? I always just assumed she was Queen of the Pixies, or something similar.

No, that's your job.

[Harbal]

Really? I always just assumed she was Queen of the Pixies, or something similar.

No, that's your job.

You are showing your complete ignorance of such matters. Being the Pixie Queen isn't a job, it's something you have to be born into. I can't believe you didn't know that. Besides, I'm not even a pixie, I'm just one of the stupid apes.

[thedoc]

Really? I always just assumed she was Queen of the Pixies, or something similar.

No, that's your job.

You are showing your complete ignorance of such matters. Being the Pixie Queen isn't a job, it's something you have to be born into. I can't believe you didn't know that. Besides, I'm not even a pixie, I'm just one of the stupid apes.

I will defer to your obvious expertise on Pixies and Queens.

[Harbal]

I will defer to your obvious expertise on Pixies and Queens.

OK. No harm done.

[SpheresOfBalance]

I'm guilty of that to Doc. But I try to couch my pessimism in humour for others' benefit. I don't mean this as an ad hominem to her, but I think she is hurting. And I don't wish to worsen the hurt she feels.

I will admit that I was just a little put off by Trixie's user ID, but further interaction with her only strengthened those feelings of dislike. As far as hurting her feelings, she brings all the abuse onto herself, mostly deserved, but some not.

Doc I see that her initial choice of pseudonym and avatar, spoke volumes, while her dialog only supported it.

[Dissident.1996]

Of course not ...
I want to live long , happy and healthy but not forever . Just like a favorite song or an exciting game , one day everyone gets tired of living too . an everlasting life won't be appreciated in my idea .