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Randy D

POLL: imagine that a human colony on another planet is in the planning stages. How long would you live there if you were selected?


A] Between 14 to 30 days. 

B] No more than 60 to 75 days. 

C] As long as 6 months. 

D] A year. 

E] Two years. 

F] Anywhere from 4 to 5 years. 

G] A decade or two. 

H] Tweny-five years or more. 

I] The remainder of my life. 

J] Wait, this is with periodic trips back to Earth, right?

K] I'm not interested in leaving Earth. 

L] Other answer/none of the above. 


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Posted - July 1, 2017
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  • 2327
    I.

    I can live anywhere providing the living conditions are livable. 
      July 1, 2017 6:46 PM MDT
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  • 2960
    M] I failed the psych test
      July 1, 2017 7:34 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    i. The remainder of my life. There has got to be a very good reason to find it necessary to build a colony on another planet. Obviously earth must be in danger and we are all going to perish. RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!
      July 1, 2017 8:03 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    You should see how I look. ahahahhahahahahah This post was edited by carbonproduct at July 1, 2017 9:15 PM MDT
      July 1, 2017 8:17 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    carbonproduct does that to me too WW!  Very Cool!!
      July 2, 2017 5:08 PM MDT
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  • 16632
    L. Moot point, I wouldn't be selected. From a practocal standpoint, they'd pick breeding pairs. I had a vasectomy 23 years ago, I don't qualify.
      July 1, 2017 9:24 PM MDT
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  • 53394
    (practical)

    Thanks, mate. 

    You're assigning an extremely limiting and  restrictive set of criteria assuming facts not introduced into evidence. You may have skills, knowledge and/or abilities that would benefit the project in ways beyond potential procreation.

    Besides, the point of the question is whether or not you'd be willing to live off of this planet, and if so, for how long.
    ~ 
      July 1, 2017 9:42 PM MDT
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  • 16632
    Typo, I don't employ a proofreader :-(

    I'd only leave if my whole family came with me. They're my whole world, life wouldn't be worth living without them.
      July 2, 2017 4:51 AM MDT
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  • 2657
    Don't need a proof reader when you have Randy D. lol
      July 2, 2017 7:30 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    (proofreader)

    It's a compound word. 
      July 2, 2017 9:39 AM MDT
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  • 2657
    Really? Lol. I didn't knowed that. Thanks
      July 2, 2017 9:50 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    I beg to differ Slartibartfast!  Having a vasectomy 23 years ago proves incredible intelligence and logic.  We have a huge problem with overpopulation on Earth and for whatever reason you chose to have one, you weren't contributing to an out-of-control problem that could be solved.  To add to that wise move, I'm assuming you've still enjoyed practicing the art of baby making so you could be a great teacher.  Instead of just knowing the mechanics and how the two bodies work, you would be very helpful in perhaps sharing some of the tenderness of the act. And finally, you know the very important rule of space travel.  Always have your own towel.  You would be one of my top ten picks!!! 
      July 2, 2017 5:15 PM MDT
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  • 16632
    We decided that since we had one of each, it was time to quit. If there were any other kind we'd have tried for one of those too. Condoms aren't terribly reliable, that's how we became parents in the first place (both of us wanted kids but not that early).
      July 2, 2017 5:58 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    I probably wouldn't be selected because of my club foot and third nipple. 
      July 1, 2017 9:32 PM MDT
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  • 16632
    Eccentrica Gallumbits made an entire career in space out of having a third nipple ...
      July 2, 2017 4:43 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    Ya learn something new every day. ;-)
      July 2, 2017 6:19 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    We come in all forms, nipple numbers, shapes, and sizes!!  Some are more blessed than others. 
      July 2, 2017 5:17 PM MDT
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  • 53394

    So you're saying you only have three of them?  The selection committee would still take you. 
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      July 2, 2017 6:56 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    And how exactly does the committee determine a nipple cutoff point?
      July 2, 2017 8:51 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    They've given me exclusive rights as a one-on-one examiner. I've penciled you in for 10:30 am next Thursday. Bring your credit card. 

    ~
      July 2, 2017 9:45 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    Sorry, I'm picking up my new gun and then I've got target practice that morning. 
      July 2, 2017 9:56 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    as long as they let me, it might be more fun than living here
      July 2, 2017 4:57 PM MDT
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