People Do Things To Be Things

[Kaienne]

NEEDS MOAR STEAMPUNK.

I know wit isn't exactly your forte, so I'll pretend like I'm actually hurt.

[LMNO]

You're so good to me.

[The Littlest Ubermensch]

Wait a minute, you mean to say people's actions are often determined by social positions they wish to fill? By God, this is indeed some of the most illuminating information I've ever come across!

Teach me oh wise one.

[Kaienne]

As simple of a concept as it is, you'd be suprised at how many people don't actually understand it... And even then, those who do often possess an unworded understanding, and oftentimes appreciate having someone quantify it into plain language.

[East Coast Hustle]

"urban shaman"?

[The Littlest Ubermensch]

As simple of a concept as it is, you'd be suprised at how many people don't actually understand it... And even then, those who do often possess an unworded understanding, and oftentimes appreciate having someone quantify it into plain language.

1. I somehow doubt that we are those people.
2. If this was intended towards marketing to the average person, who wouldn't have a concept of that, the point would be lost on them entirely. Rather than go "hmm, here's an interesting view of social interactions I had never considered before" or "I'd been thinking this, but was waiting for someone to write this", they'd go "hey look, some homeless hippy bum wrote about themselves and had stupid ideas on drugs. What's that Mr. Trashcan? You want this? Well okay." Or you'd get dumb "counterculture" kids reading it going "damn straight. What a bunch of conformists. I'm so glad I'm not like that".

[Kaienne]

Someone else coined the phrase in reference to me.

1. I somehow doubt that we are those people.
2. If this was intended towards marketing to the average person, who wouldn't have a concept of that, the point would be lost on them entirely. Rather than go "hmm, here's an interesting view of social interactions I had never considered before" or "I'd been thinking this, but was waiting for someone to write this", they'd go "hey look, some homeless hippy bum wrote about themselves and had stupid ideas on drugs. What's that Mr. Trashcan? You want this? Well okay." Or you'd get dumb "counterculture" kids reading it going "damn straight. What a bunch of conformists. I'm so glad I'm not like that".

I actually wrote the article for a journal where I keep my own little personal thoughts on stuff like this. I had no intention of posting it here, until Lysergic suggested I do so because Rog might enjoy it.

[Suu]

[Lies]

*sigh* fuck you guys. This was a decent thread, just because Kai made another thread that you guys didn't like didn't mean you had to ruin this one.

I mean, come on. I respect you guys too much to have to tell you you're being cock fuckers.

[LMNO]

Ok, ok... it's a good example of trying to keep your head down and picking your battles.

It shows why having (or at leat showing) respect can be a useful tool.

[Lies]

Thanks for that.

[LMNO]

Of course, it also shows that if you dress like an industrial goth gutterpunk, drop acid, and fall asleep in the park, you'll most likely get woken up by a group of cops.

[Kaienne]

Of course, it also shows that if you dress like an industrial goth gutterpunk, drop acid, and fall asleep in the park, you'll most likely get woken up by a group of cops.

And knowing is half the battle.

[Doktor Loki]

If you're gonna be a criminal, know how to deal with cops.

[Cain]

If you're gonna be a criminal, know how to deal with cops.

Irrelevant in my town.

Cain,
knoas the cops only arrest people in cars, or too unconscious to protest.