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Quote from "ZONEACE" »

what are you talking about. Just because some peopel fit it, doesn't mean its not a stereotype. Are there some black men out there who commit crime, yes, are there some Native Americans out there that are Alcoholics, are there some Jews out there who focus entirely on money and are cheap, yes, But not all of any of those groups are that way. They hold true to some people, but they are still stereotypes.

I suppose I worded that poorly. What I meant was that the show doesn't treat the stereotypically flamboyant characters as stereotypes (unlike say Queer Eye or Will & Grace, which are all about stereotypes for stereotypes' sake), but as full characters representing that section of the community. I just don't view these characters as stereotypes because QAF has a wide array of characters who don't fit these stereotypes so the cast as a whole is a more or less realistic portrayal of the gay community.

Although my quote may vaguely suggest otherwise, I wasn't saying these stereotypes don't exist.

In my mind, discussing the morals of both sides is applicable in this situation if only because it informs the motivations of both parties. Both DotP and his teacher are up for grabs since his initial post asked us to discuss exactly whose side we'd be on and why. So, in that vein, discussing who is right or wrong and why, though completely inconsequential in the situation itself, helps to determine who we feel was just.

As far as I'm concerned, both parties faltered in some way. DotP for loudly and IMO disrespectfully denying the teacher instead of going to her in private and explaining his reasons for not wanting to donate (whatever those reasons are). The teacher, I think was not in error for telling DotP his opinion was wrong, but for doing it in front of a whole class. Though DotP left himself open for it by voicing his opinion in front of everyone, I just don't like it when teachers humiliate students in public.

Quote from "ZONEACE" »

That show is a sham. Its a bunch of stereotypes that do nothing but have sex and do drugs. its disgusting.

Actually, that's life for many gays. And if you bother to look past the stereotypes (though, technically no one on the show is really much of a stereotypes, can't be a stereotype if there are actual people out there like that.) and look at the larger issues in the show, you'll find it's very representative of real life. Just in a soap opera-y way. Adoption, gay rights, homophobes, family, aids, marriage: these are all concepts on the show which are quite important to the gay community.

Speaking of gay marriage (yeah, remember that, the topic? heh), I still maintain that there is no non-religious reason to refuse gays the right to choose to marry. And even the religious reasons make no sense to me since they generally spring from religions I am not a part of.

*sniff* I miss my hockey sooooooo much. I don't care how it comes back, or who's playing, I just want Hockey Night in Canada to be back. Winter with no hockey is cold and dark, basically it's the same as winter with hockey just with 100% less hockey. Damn millionaire players, ruining my season. *shakes fist*

Quote from "Einsteinmonkey" »

If I were you, I'd probably end up getting in a huuuge argument with Krissi

I wouldn't suggest that. Instigating a fight only reduces him to her level, and that's somewhere no one wants to be. By all means lay into her should she bring the fight to him, but it's never wise to pick a fight. Especially here in this situation. He needs to keep himself looking like a better friend than the ex in the caught-in-the-middle friend's eyes. Picking at the ex only makes him look like crap, whereas being patient might reward him with the ceremonial re-dumping of the ex from everyone's lives.

But, as always, your mileage may vary.

Nope, sadly Zoneace, DotP is from Canada. But it's funny you thought he was American from his attitude. Poor America, all stereotyped.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go start a fire. My igloo is cold and my pet polar bear needs to go for a walk.

It's typical spite-y ex behavior. She's not happy so neither can you as long as she has a say. Ugh, I've been there so I know all too well how scathing and mental exes can get when they have a full-on hate out for you.

Best you can do is just rise above, if you and Jess want to be friends, there's not a thing Krissi can say about it. Same goes for something happening between Rob and Jess. Krissi can just go stick her thumb in her mouth elsewhere cuz eventually no one will want to be around a catty, controlling *****-on-wheels.

Sorry, might've been projecting there for a sec. My bad.

So, where's my pat?

I'm totally looking forward to it, mostly because FFVII had the single most frustrating ending ever. Can't wait to see it.

ETA: Oops. Adding just one word can really help make a point, huh?

Heh. No worm. Just shots for me, or Jose Cuervo if I'm buying a bottle for me. And I don't *think* there's a worm in that, but I'm usually all "weeee, booze!", so I don't notice stuff. Hee.

Beer? Ew. My first year of college that's practically all I drank, and I never grew to like it like everyone said I would. But then I found tequila. Sure it tastes just as bad and maybe even worse than beer, but it all goes down at once so taste isn't a big deal. Now I'm happy.

As Van mentioned, reality TV is uber-cheap to make, which makes them very alluring for network execs. Factor in reality TV's ungodly popularity and it's easy to see why these shows are being produced by the boatload. The real question is: why are people watching?

In my opinion, these shows are pitiful, and in many cases downright insulting/embarassing to watch. The only reality show I watch is The Amazing Race, simply because it was created before the craze, so it had to be a quality show to survive the scripted shows which dominated until Survivor hit it big. Nowadays all these shows need to succeed is a bit of scandal, mix in a bit of mature content, fold into a heap of outrageous situations and serve to a completely idiotic audience.

I swear, people complain about reality TV, but they don't realize the real problem is the masses of people across North America who think eating cow asses or horse nuts is good TV. *sigh*

Wow!!!!! Congradulations, extremeicon!

Buffy & Angel
Lost
Scrubs
Family Guy
The Amazing Race
The Daily Show
Veronica Mars

I watch a few other shows once in a while, but these are the ones I watch at every opportunity. I used to watch Alias, but it got so horrid that I broke that bad habit. Though I still read Regina's wicked recaps at TWOP. heh

*sigh* Whatever. I'm so over S_S now, he's gone and that's all I care about. I don't care how or why he was ousted, he's out of the picture. Now that the knife has been removed, it's time for the body to heal.

See ya, Subbie. Don't let the door hit you on the ass as you get tossed out on it.


ETA: I'm not 'whatevering' anyone here, just the topic of Sub Spirit itself.

Quote from "Senori" »

I'd go with something like Canada, really... except without the Queen

Heh. Not to be a dink or anything, but we've been separate from the monarchy for a long while. Queenie isn't in control, most places barely even recognize that the British royalty ever had control. I haven't seen a picture of the Queen in school since I was very little, and that's only because my teacher was old enough to have been one of the first settlers who came here. Don't mind me, I'm just bugging in good humour.

As for the topic, I really like my Canadian government as it is. I haven't taken a poli-sci class in years, so I'm admittedly rusty on the topic of government, but I have no complaints about how my country is run and organized. I'd love to pay less taxes, but as long as the money is going towards cool stuff like our awesome (more or less) health care system, I don't mind paying.