And, Photon Eater, might not want to reference the Chan site. It's not for kids, and we don't want anyone to go looking for it.
Not really. Furthermore, the fact remains that there are probably a lot of people who are already on that site, so I hardly see how it could be a problem. Also, I'm not really responsible for anyone's actions on site or off, child or otherwise.
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[16:23] Alacar Leoricar: maybe if you do it'll make the porn more meaningful
I know, but we're meant to be a PG-13 site, and it's not good to reference sites, especially in THAT context, that kids shouldn't be looking at. I know it's not your job to be responsible for them, but...
I know, but we're meant to be a PG-13 site, and it's not good to reference sites, especially in THAT context, that kids shouldn't be looking at. I know it's not your job to be responsible for them, but...
What context? It's a massively popular and well known BBS site- and there have been threads about it in other areas like Water Cooler Talk and Entertainment, so I fail to see how it's a valid concern. It's not all porn, only 2 select boards are, the rest are perfectly legit. Hey, Google has adult groups. Should I not mention it either?
Sorry to seem hostile, but I really don't take well to being censored for no good reason.
Sidenote: I'm feeling really *****y today, and I have no idea why.
I just cant help but wonder why women haven't, due to these atrocities, systematically gone and killed every man on this earth, just to make sure stuff like this doesn't happen again.
I am a firm believer in what doesn't kill you can only make you stronger.
It might not kill you, but it could leave you blind, broken and an emotional as well as physical cripple. A better saying, with infinite more truth behind it, is that which does not kill me makes me stranger. Which explains me.
Holy crap guys. Im trying to enjoy a bagel and all you guys can talk about is rape
Not to necro the topic, but ive never personally met someone who is raped, so I guess im a lil insensitive to it (evidence: when someone gets owned in a game, Ill often say "Wow, way to get raped")
So ya, not much of a position on that.
And seeing as that was the topic for the last... 4 pages? I think that covers most bases.
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So ya, weekend is going great for me. Just played 2 hours of Twilight Princess and didn't get much of anywhere Just goes to show you that its a long game.
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Holy crap guys. Im trying to enjoy a bagel and all you guys can talk about is rape
Not to necro the topic, but ive never personally met someone who is raped, so I guess im a lil insensitive to it (evidence: when someone gets owned in a game, Ill often say "Wow, way to get raped")
So ya, not much of a position on that.
And seeing as that was the topic for the last... 4 pages? I think that covers most bases.
* Yusuke orders up a burrito, for he craves food from his heritage. Does so while humming to No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age.
So ya, weekend is going great for me. Just played 2 hours of Twilight Princess and didn't get much of anywhere Just goes to show you that its a long game.
It's sad that the rape topic went on for 4 pages, but it's even more sad that the Final Fantasy topics can- and often do- go on for much longer.
Anyway, guys, I wanna echo Nai here and say that you should stop by the Pen and Paper Inn in the Collo- it's worth checking out.
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[16:23] Alacar Leoricar: maybe if you do it'll make the porn more meaningful
I just want to point out that Yukora made a fantastic point earlier about how hating someone who hurt you really only harms you. It was wonderfully stated and I thought worth repeating since it was mostly overlooked.
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Sorry Photon, wasn't meaning to act like I'm censoring you. However, the site you mentioned DOES have adult content, which they tell you before you can answer, and they're well known for it. Google on the other hand... Me, I'm just trying to make sure no one stumbles on something they shouldn't. I was unaware that it was also in the Water Cooler, but...
Sorry Photon, wasn't meaning to act like I'm censoring you. However, the site you mentioned DOES have adult content, which they tell you before you can answer, and they're well known for it. Google on the other hand... Me, I'm just trying to make sure no one stumbles on something they shouldn't. I was unaware that it was also in the Water Cooler, but...
The point is- A) it's hardly an obscure site. Most people who are familiarized with the internet enough to be frequenting a forum have at least heard of it, and B) I provided no link, merely a reference to the site. If someone browsing should happen to see that and look it up, then they are obviously going to check it out for a reason within the context of which it was mentioned- meaning they were already looking for adult content, so there would be no stumbling involved.
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[16:23] Alacar Leoricar: maybe if you do it'll make the porn more meaningful
What context? It's a massively popular and well known BBS site- and there have been threads about it in other areas like Water Cooler Talk and Entertainment, so I fail to see how it's a valid concern. It's not all porn, only 2 select boards are, the rest are perfectly legit. Hey, Google has adult groups. Should I not mention it either?
Sorry to seem hostile, but I really don't take well to being censored for no good reason.
Sidenote: I'm feeling really *****y today, and I have no idea why.
What's up, guys? I hope that we're over the rape debate now. It was kinda depressing me.
Anyways, I just got back from seeing Stranger than Fiction, which was very good. It has such an original plotline, which is nice to see in a movie, plus Will Ferrel was great (like always).
What's up, guys? I hope that we're over the rape debate now. It was kinda depressing me.
Anyways, I just got back from seeing Stranger than Fiction, which was very good. It has such an original plotline, which is nice to see in a movie, plus Will Ferrel was great (like always).
Quoted for the truth. That movie is very very good. It's like.. half comedy, half drama. Made me tear up near the climax. Highly recommended!
What's up, guys? I hope that we're over the rape debate now. It was kinda depressing me.
Tell me about it. Rape is not a topic I ever like to discuss, in debate or no. But there's a thread about it in Debate, one about it in WCT, and now, in here. Bleh. I'm admittedly quite avoidant when it comes to thinking about such things.
One last thing:
I just cant help but wonder why women haven't, due to these atrocities, systematically gone and killed every man on this earth, just to make sure stuff like this doesn't happen again.
It wouldn't solve anything. Sexual abuse is not a "man problem." If men weren't around to do it, women would. Harming and abusing others is just a problem that exists in almost all species of sentient creatures, especially humans. Why? People don't care. They don't see others as living beings with lives and feelings and minds all their own. They see others as props that are just part of their little drama of life. Well, certainly not everyone. But many people just don't care about others unless they have a strong reason to. And for some, no strong reasons exist.
But enough about that.
As for Stranger Than Fiction . . . I've heard a lot of good things about it.
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But the rainbow is an image of hope for many reasons, as it is a brilliant sight coming out of oftimes dismal weather.
That statement was mostly meant as a sarcastic joke, really. Sometimes I truly think the world WOULD be better without men. And other times I think that's a future that will occur naturally, once science becomes good enough.
In any case, I'm not a big fan of Will Ferrel. He quite often gets put into stupid movies, and he doesn't try to stop it. I apologize to those that have a different view, but I don't think that, say, Anchorman, or Kicking and Screaming, are high points in the business, y'know?
That statement was mostly meant as a sarcastic joke, really. Sometimes I truly think the world WOULD be better without men. And other times I think that's a future that will occur naturally, once science becomes good enough.
Many people fantasize about a world in which women reproduce asexually via biogenetic technology, but I find it a very infeasible concept. A sexual being attempting to reproduce asexually via some sort of cloning would most likely result in eventual genetic stagnation.
Not to mention the other losses. I understand distaste for certain groups of people, but amputation isn't the way. Frankly, we need people to be different. And wouldn't you agree that there are "good men" as well as "bad men"? How would we go about telling the difference?
People are not merely motes of biology - men are not just sperm donors anymore than women are just incubators. People are more than their sex. The reason I say that is because I believe that men bring just as much to our social and psychological sphere as women . . . and I believe that sexuality, the constant attractive force between individuals, is a powerful motivation for basic social unity. In short, I believe removing the necessity of sexual interaction from our race would bring a good deal more harm than good.
Singling out one group of people, one sex, as the "bad" one is unconscionable, in my mind. Would you have people reduced to that? To me that would be just as much another form of rape, of violation.
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But the rainbow is an image of hope for many reasons, as it is a brilliant sight coming out of oftimes dismal weather.
Yes, make the devils for devourind madness 2/2 flying imps!
Are you crazy?? Devouring Madness has proven to be a really abusable card. I'm only making it 'Whenever ~ leaves play, sacrifice all Devils you control.'
And yes, Joyd--I'm making a lot of feud cards 'nontoken'.
Whoops. I meant 2006. No offense to whoever won 2005
To kind of wrap up Mamelon's points on gender and how it is not all a part of life, and kind of provide a comical lift, here's a sample from George Carlin's book, 'When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?' Warning! Graphic language. Adults only. Guys and Dolls part 1: Ladies First Guys and Dolls part 1 continued Guys and Dolls part 2: Man, oh Man
Are you crazy?? Devouring Madness has proven to be a really abusable card. I'm only making it 'Whenever ~ leaves play, sacrifice all Devils you control.'
And yes, Joyd--I'm making a lot of feud cards 'nontoken'.
Hehe I probably wouldn't be too surprised if mamelon won 2005 anyway.;)
Well i am glad to be back everyone yeah i know i said i was going to come back december 8th but i think it's better for me to post earlier plus all of my clinicals is about finished i always worry about my clinicals... but oh well i guess its good to worry because it made me do better. Thanks to everyone that supported me in my clinical worries. Later everyone and take cares.
G'morning, *slurps 2 shots of espresso really quickly*
@Kevin: You have me rootin' for yas. I was in a medical training program and left for illness, but while I was still in, people began to view my absences as deliberate attempts to shirk duty, and all kinds of nasty rumors went around. People who are traditionally supposed to be objective and non-judgmental can sure be cruel to their own protege's behind the scenes, and it's often too late to do anything about it when some of the supervisors decide you are a "bad egg".
As long as you are holding yourself to a decent standard of proficiency, interest, and integrity, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor with everyone you meet, you have a good defense in case you must challenge these accusations. Clinical work is stressful and hectic enough without self-doubt because of someone saying toxic things about you behind your back.
FWIW, I'm reapplying to advanced training in ultrasound (just the clinicals this time) to learn new skills and re-enter direct patient care after being in research for the past 3 years. I'm more than a little apprehensive about it, because it is an entirely new field with new expectations and skills. I'm hoping I can follow my own advice (and that of other fellows who have returned to the wards after a long time away) and hit the ground running, so to speak.
@UmK: thanks for the clue. Which reminds me I haven't eaten lunch yet, been cleaning out closets and donating books and clothes to the christmas charity at work. MMMM grapefruit and smoked cheese on rye biscuits...
@Photon Eater: I've never been to 4chan and all that, and have no intention of starting, being more than a little chary of such things in general. But I would think you have the good judgment not to link us directly to pr0n, and ultimately it's people's decision to click or not on such links.
@worlds: Looks like the Japanese have this one in the bag. I kinda want to see something that's not Dragonstorm win it. Was really hoping for PV this time...he's a wunderkind. Anyway, we'll see.
@ Kraj & Alacar:
I've been meaning to ask you, which programs can/do you use for rendering those cards?
I use Magic Set Editor 2. Very easy, continually updated, and generally has nice results. It sometimes handles text sizing/spacing poorly so I use Photoshop to tweak occassionally, though MS Paint would work just as well.
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Not really. Furthermore, the fact remains that there are probably a lot of people who are already on that site, so I hardly see how it could be a problem. Also, I'm not really responsible for anyone's actions on site or off, child or otherwise.
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What context? It's a massively popular and well known BBS site- and there have been threads about it in other areas like Water Cooler Talk and Entertainment, so I fail to see how it's a valid concern. It's not all porn, only 2 select boards are, the rest are perfectly legit. Hey, Google has adult groups. Should I not mention it either?
Sorry to seem hostile, but I really don't take well to being censored for no good reason.
Sidenote: I'm feeling really *****y today, and I have no idea why.
Uhh... Because women aren't scum?
It might not kill you, but it could leave you blind, broken and an emotional as well as physical cripple. A better saying, with infinite more truth behind it, is that which does not kill me makes me stranger. Which explains me.
Not to necro the topic, but ive never personally met someone who is raped, so I guess im a lil insensitive to it (evidence: when someone gets owned in a game, Ill often say "Wow, way to get raped")
So ya, not much of a position on that.
And seeing as that was the topic for the last... 4 pages? I think that covers most bases.
* Yusuke orders up a burrito, for he craves food from his heritage. Does so while humming to No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age.
So ya, weekend is going great for me. Just played 2 hours of Twilight Princess and didn't get much of anywhere Just goes to show you that its a long game.
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It's sad that the rape topic went on for 4 pages, but it's even more sad that the Final Fantasy topics can- and often do- go on for much longer.
Anyway, guys, I wanna echo Nai here and say that you should stop by the Pen and Paper Inn in the Collo- it's worth checking out.
It's easy to argue about Final Fantasy, it's a matter of opinions. I don't think there's much else to say about rape other than rape is terrible.
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The point is- A) it's hardly an obscure site. Most people who are familiarized with the internet enough to be frequenting a forum have at least heard of it, and B) I provided no link, merely a reference to the site. If someone browsing should happen to see that and look it up, then they are obviously going to check it out for a reason within the context of which it was mentioned- meaning they were already looking for adult content, so there would be no stumbling involved.
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On another note, wow. Threads both in PnP Inn and this one are moving really fast tonight.
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Anyways, I just got back from seeing Stranger than Fiction, which was very good. It has such an original plotline, which is nice to see in a movie, plus Will Ferrel was great (like always).
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Tell me about it. Rape is not a topic I ever like to discuss, in debate or no. But there's a thread about it in Debate, one about it in WCT, and now, in here. Bleh. I'm admittedly quite avoidant when it comes to thinking about such things.
One last thing:
It wouldn't solve anything. Sexual abuse is not a "man problem." If men weren't around to do it, women would. Harming and abusing others is just a problem that exists in almost all species of sentient creatures, especially humans. Why? People don't care. They don't see others as living beings with lives and feelings and minds all their own. They see others as props that are just part of their little drama of life. Well, certainly not everyone. But many people just don't care about others unless they have a strong reason to. And for some, no strong reasons exist.
But enough about that.
As for Stranger Than Fiction . . . I've heard a lot of good things about it.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
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In any case, I'm not a big fan of Will Ferrel. He quite often gets put into stupid movies, and he doesn't try to stop it. I apologize to those that have a different view, but I don't think that, say, Anchorman, or Kicking and Screaming, are high points in the business, y'know?
My helpdesk should you need me.
Many people fantasize about a world in which women reproduce asexually via biogenetic technology, but I find it a very infeasible concept. A sexual being attempting to reproduce asexually via some sort of cloning would most likely result in eventual genetic stagnation.
Not to mention the other losses. I understand distaste for certain groups of people, but amputation isn't the way. Frankly, we need people to be different. And wouldn't you agree that there are "good men" as well as "bad men"? How would we go about telling the difference?
People are not merely motes of biology - men are not just sperm donors anymore than women are just incubators. People are more than their sex. The reason I say that is because I believe that men bring just as much to our social and psychological sphere as women . . . and I believe that sexuality, the constant attractive force between individuals, is a powerful motivation for basic social unity. In short, I believe removing the necessity of sexual interaction from our race would bring a good deal more harm than good.
Singling out one group of people, one sex, as the "bad" one is unconscionable, in my mind. Would you have people reduced to that? To me that would be just as much another form of rape, of violation.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
Gaymers | Magic Coffeehouse | Little Jar of Mamelon | Natural 20
To kind of wrap up Mamelon's points on gender and how it is not all a part of life, and kind of provide a comical lift, here's a sample from George Carlin's book, 'When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?'
Warning! Graphic language. Adults only.
Guys and Dolls part 1: Ladies First
Guys and Dolls part 1 continued
Guys and Dolls part 2: Man, oh Man
Are you crazy?? Devouring Madness has proven to be a really abusable card. I'm only making it 'Whenever ~ leaves play, sacrifice all Devils you control.'
And yes, Joyd--I'm making a lot of feud cards 'nontoken'.
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Hehe I probably wouldn't be too surprised if mamelon won 2005 anyway.;)
Well i am glad to be back everyone yeah i know i said i was going to come back december 8th but i think it's better for me to post earlier plus all of my clinicals is about finished i always worry about my clinicals... but oh well i guess its good to worry because it made me do better. Thanks to everyone that supported me in my clinical worries. Later everyone and take cares.
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2 Cubus
3 BuzzDX
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Anyways, good luck to Joyd and Cubus, and congrats to Buzz for making it to the finals.
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@Kevin: You have me rootin' for yas. I was in a medical training program and left for illness, but while I was still in, people began to view my absences as deliberate attempts to shirk duty, and all kinds of nasty rumors went around. People who are traditionally supposed to be objective and non-judgmental can sure be cruel to their own protege's behind the scenes, and it's often too late to do anything about it when some of the supervisors decide you are a "bad egg".
As long as you are holding yourself to a decent standard of proficiency, interest, and integrity, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor with everyone you meet, you have a good defense in case you must challenge these accusations. Clinical work is stressful and hectic enough without self-doubt because of someone saying toxic things about you behind your back.
FWIW, I'm reapplying to advanced training in ultrasound (just the clinicals this time) to learn new skills and re-enter direct patient care after being in research for the past 3 years. I'm more than a little apprehensive about it, because it is an entirely new field with new expectations and skills. I'm hoping I can follow my own advice (and that of other fellows who have returned to the wards after a long time away) and hit the ground running, so to speak.
@UmK: thanks for the clue. Which reminds me I haven't eaten lunch yet, been cleaning out closets and donating books and clothes to the christmas charity at work. MMMM grapefruit and smoked cheese on rye biscuits...
@Photon Eater: I've never been to 4chan and all that, and have no intention of starting, being more than a little chary of such things in general. But I would think you have the good judgment not to link us directly to pr0n, and ultimately it's people's decision to click or not on such links.
@worlds: Looks like the Japanese have this one in the bag. I kinda want to see something that's not Dragonstorm win it. Was really hoping for PV this time...he's a wunderkind. Anyway, we'll see.
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@ Kraj:
Nice entry! I still have to come up with something for the FCC, or rather: I still have to pick one of my many, many ideas
Also, Spelling Monkey owns
@ Kraj & Alacar:
I've been meaning to ask you, which programs can/do you use for rendering those cards?
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Ha! Nice one.
I use Magic Set Editor 2. Very easy, continually updated, and generally has nice results. It sometimes handles text sizing/spacing poorly so I use Photoshop to tweak occassionally, though MS Paint would work just as well.
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