How well does your BS-ometer work?

I smell doo-doo....

from JoeUser Forums

I think that each and every one of us is born with a bullshit-ometer.  We all have the capability to detect BS when we smell it.....some of us have slightly more sensitive meters than others.  I like to think that I have a pretty dang sensitive, finely tuned meter...partially genetically inherited, partially honed because of the inerview and interrogation techniques I've been taught (and am still being taught).

My BS-ometer has gone off a few times in the last 5 months, and so far I haven't been proven wrong.  I may have been a little off about what type of BS was going down, but I detected it nonetheless.

Right now my BS-ometer is going nuts - lights are flashing, bells are ringing and a big voice is blaring out "Warning!  Bullshit alert!"  I have seen and heard things in the past few days that simply don't add up.  The don't make any sense, and they haven't made any sense for a couple of weeks. Usually, as any police officer will tell you, if someone's story doesn't make sense then you're being BS'd.  Maybe not totally BS'd, but there's still some fabrication of truth going on.

So, I'm going to go and do a little checking tomorrow.  See if what I'm being led to believe is true or not. If I'm wrong, then I will apologize to the people I'm not referring to here for ever doubting them.  If I'm right....well, let's just say that the lies that are being told are pretty damn heinous, and are about a circumstance that should never be lied about, ever.

Am I the only one with a BS-ometer?  Do you have one?  If you do, how well does it work for you?  Is it something that comes naturally to you, or do you have to work at getting it calibrated?  Do you feel like you're being BS'd at the moment?

I'm looking forward to your responses.....

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I have some concerns. I'm very interested in the results of your Nancy Drew bit.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I walk around with a snow-shovel in hand, just in case the brown flag goes up.

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ditto what CS says...email me so I can see if we're on the same track here....
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah email me too
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

Teresa..I just sent you one.

CS...I'll let you know. 

Froggy....yeah, I know that feeling.  I'm feel like I'm about knee high in doo doo at the moment!

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
I already did, Trina.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
CS...I'll let you know.


You can send me e-mail too if you like, [email protected].
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
I have a bachelor of BS?

Is that relevant?

BAM!!!
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top


Reply #9 By: Muggaz - 7/21/2004 11:33:34 PM
I have a bachelor of BS?


Ah yes, Muggaz...the master of the art of BS-ing.  Although I haven't got the BS-ometer quite this bad from anything you said.

Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Although I haven't got the BS-ometer quite this bad from anything you said


Awesome!!! *i think!!!*



BAM!!!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
I inheritied my wonderful BS detector from my mom. You couldnt get shit past the woman because of it. I take it out and polish it every night!!!!
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
oh yeah, I would love to be on the mailing list for this one. I have my doubts, but am curious to see if I am the alone one. My email is [email protected]
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
The problem with my BS-meter is that it doesn't tell me what is wrong. I just get this vague feeling that things aren't quite right. Unfortunately I have a tendency of dismissing it.

It does seem to be better than 99% right, though. I'm working on paying better attention to it, even without having rational facts to back "the vague feeling" up.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think I'm entirely aware of what this is in reference to and I have had suspisions since day one. Nothing adds up, and quite frankly the drivel annoys me, so I stopped paying attention long ago (bar one or two feisty little comments which slipped out while my back was turned)

But then I may be wrong entirely about what you're talking about!
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

The problem with my BS-meter is that it doesn't tell me what is wrong.

See, that used to be my problem too.  I find now that I've finely tuned my meter that I can usually detect not only the BS but the specific type of BS 75% of the time.  A little more practice, and I'll be gunning for up in the 90's - I won't say 100% because I'm human and therefore fallible.

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Either my detector is busted (which is entirely possible) or I haven't been reading the same things you folks have.... 'cause I have NO idea what you're talking about.
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

Either my detector is busted (which is entirely possible) or I haven't been reading the same things you folks have


You haven't been reading what we've been reading, I think.  I hope anyway.  Because if you haven't got the impression that something's wrong...then your meter really is broken and ought to be in the shop!


There's stuff going on here (in real life) that I'm getting the BS from as well, but I don't think I'm getting the 2 comfused.


 

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think I know what you're talking about, and if we are all correct about this then some of the things that were said, should never be lied about, especially when taking the advantage of the kindness of nice folks. I've been thinking it for a while, but like Suz chose to not get involved in it. I could be wrong, I'm not very trusting, but my BS monitor tells me I'm right. It's sad when people can't be who they really are. Nancy Drew is my idol, hehe!
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
then some of the things that were said, should never be lied about


I could not agree with you more, Sally!
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top

I think I know what you're talking about, and if we are all correct about this then some of the things that were said, should never be lied about, especially when taking the advantage of the kindness of nice folks


Exactly, Sally.  Nice to see you here, btw.


You know, your blog is your space to write about what you want.  If you want to write complete BS and lies, then that's your perogative to do so.  But to draw other people into it....to make fools out of people (which is what is happening if our suspicions are correct) ...well, that's just heinous and horrible.

Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
But to draw other people into it....to make fools out of people (which is what is happening if our suspicions are correct) ...well, that's just heinous and horrible.


I couldn't agree more. And I think that this should be kept in mind when dealing with the situation. A sacrificial burning is not in order and mob mentality won't help. If words need to be said that's fine, but I fear that things will get really horrible. While I am quite horrified about the situation, I wouldn't like to see people being personally vindictive in response to it. People have to remember to take the moral high ground.
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top

While I am quite horrified about the situation, I wouldn't like to see people being personally vindictive in response to it

Neither would I.  That's just going to make things worse.  I think the best plan of action is to ignore it.  Not respond any further, not get into it with the purveyor's of the BS...just let it go.  Accept that we almost got taken for a ride and drop it.

 

 

Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
I had suspiscions from day one. My email addy is [email protected]. I have something to tell you as well.
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
I normally believe I have a pretty decent BS-ometer. It has helped me ferret out the truth on more than one occassion.

Unfortunately I have no clue what is being discussed here. And it makes me feel petty to admit that I want to know. Interesting that even when we don't know what the something wrong is, but simply know it exists, we crave to know more. So while I would say e-mail me about the results of the BS-ometer, since I don't really know what is going on I suppose I won't.

But best of luck with the search for the truth.
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top


Reply #25 By: BlueDev - 7/22/2004 10:13:03 AM
I normally believe I have a pretty decent BS-ometer. It has helped me ferret out the truth on more than one occassion


I'm glad to hear that...does it come in handy when you're dealing with patients?  I should imagine that it does....


Kayles, i just sent you an email....