Situation: Sitting in a cafeteria, University of Wisconsin, eating lunch and browsing the internet on my laptop. People walk past. One, two, ten. Suddenly, one girl is walking while texting on her cellphone and trips over a chair leg, slamming her hand down to break her fall. Her hand lands instead on my laptop, dragging it to the floor in a loud clutter of wreckage and sharp intakes of breath. She looks down at me, sitting there taking a very deep breath and attempting to remain calm and rational. "Oh my god! I'm so sorry!" She exclaims as she stares at me, making no attempt to collect the wreckage off of the floor. She did, I notice, stop texting on the cellphone while making her apology, and has not resumed while awaiting my response. I look up at her and consider the situation.
Appearance:
Blond, very attractive in a half genuine, half manufactured kind of way.
Thin, age between 18 and 22, dressed comfortably rather than fashionably.
Genuine concern on her face, appears genuinely sorry for an honest mistake.
A bit impatient, as if I should only notice her beauty and immediately forgive and forget the loss of my obviously broken expensive laptop.
Options:
1) Grab her by the throat and squeeze until she turns purple.
2) Accept the loss of the laptop and accept her apology gracefully.
3) Become friendly and see if she is willing to pay partial recuperation for the laptop.
4) Think with my penis and ask her out.
5) Allow a small amount of my irritation to show and dismiss her, possibly with a lecture on walking around with her phone in her face.
I decide to go with 5, but without the lecture. Her overall reaction made it clear she did not feel entirely responsible anyway, and pushing the issue would not have helped anything. I do admit I probably have a small case of Assburger. #1 was a bit difficult to resist, initially.
I'm curious however, how would other people respond?
Would your response, HONESTLY, be different if she was extremely unattractive, all other aspects being equal?
Food for thought, I suppose.
God do you ever NOT say something completely retarded? Die in a fire, asshole.
I would have done that thing Freeky keeps yelling at me for.
And I wouldn't be sorry, nope, not one little bit.
Dok,
Thinks texting while doing anything should result in having your fingers removed with lineman's pliers.
Also, I am unimpressed with physical beauty, as I know what Oscar Wilde said.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:07:54 PM
Also, I am unimpressed with physical beauty, as I know what Oscar Wilde said.
That was pretty much what solicited my response. "SHE WAS PURTY DURRR WHAT IF SHE DONE BEEN UGLY DURRRRR?"
Fucking hell. Shallow, pretentious, fart-sniffing, self indulged middle class white TRASH. GET THE FUCK OFF MAH LAWN.
Ask for full compensation, threaten to sue for destruction of property.
This is America, dammit.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 06:10:45 PM
Ask for full compensation, threaten to sue for destruction of property.
This is America, dammit.
You almost made me start gnawing on my monitor in mouth-frothing rage with that one. :hateragelulz:
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 06:12:34 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 06:10:45 PM
Ask for full compensation, threaten to sue for destruction of property.
This is America, dammit.
You almost made me start gnawing on my monitor in mouth-frothing rage with that one. :hateragelulz:
:lulz:
You know, Trix, if you actually do decide to take her to small claims court, it should be daytime court TV. If we're going to do this like Americans, we're going to do it like motherfucking Americans!
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Would make an interesting story for the kids.
"Kids, first she broke my laptop, then I broke the ice, and a year later her water!"
Jesus goddamn Christ. I tried to read more thoroughly than scan it again, and I got to the second line and all I want to do is just push you down and start KICKING THE EVERLOVING SHIT out of your stupid ass in the hopes that maybe someday you'll be fit to live on my goddamn planet or that I nail you in the nads enough times that you won't be able to breed.
Goddamn it.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 06:10:04 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:07:54 PM
Also, I am unimpressed with physical beauty, as I know what Oscar Wilde said.
That was pretty much what solicited my response. "SHE WAS PURTY DURRR WHAT IF SHE DONE BEEN UGLY DURRRRR?"
Fucking hell. Shallow, pretentious, fart-sniffing, self indulged middle class white TRASH. GET THE FUCK OFF MAH LAWN.
Except, in no way did I claim to have responded in the way I did based on physical appearance. I merely asked if that would have honestly altered anyone else's response.
Knee-jerk much?
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 06:10:45 PM
Ask for full compensation, threaten to sue for destruction of property.
This is America, dammit.
:lulz:
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 06:17:55 PM
You know, Trix, if you actually do decide to take her to small claims court, it should be daytime court TV. If we're going to do this like Americans, we're going to do it like motherfucking Americans!
[
:lulz:
I wouldn't bother. I have gotten used to Eris fucking with me, and it doesn't really bother me that much anymore.
Well, at least that is what I tell myself. My initial craving to cause bloody mayhem upon the person was of a caliber that might have made even TGRR cringe, however. So perhaps I have merely learned to swallow the anger and take the pussier route.
Finding that out is part of why I posted this here.
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Heh, that option was more for the lulz and possibly to piss someone off. This is not a person I'd consider dating.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 06:27:51 PM
Jesus goddamn Christ. I tried to read more thoroughly than scan it again, and I got to the second line and all I want to do is just push you down and start KICKING THE EVERLOVING SHIT out of your stupid ass in the hopes that maybe someday you'll be fit to live on my goddamn planet or that I nail you in the nads enough times that you won't be able to breed.
Goddamn it.
Having a bad day?
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:27:26 PM
"Kids, first she broke my laptop, then I broke the ice, and a year later her water!"
"We're both pretty careless like that! Always remember, no glove, no love."
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Having a bad day?
She's been getting high on TGRR's ashes again.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Heh, that option was more for the lulz and possibly to piss someone off. This is not a person I'd consider dating.
Then why would it matter what she looks like?
So it's more a question of assertiveness.
Will you
a) forgive her and say "it's okay"
b) frown and act annoyed about it
c) grow a fucking spine and ask about her insurance or some other way to get recuperated for a broken laptop
d) assault her
You're right, this IS a conundrum.
:|
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:35:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Having a bad day?
She's been getting high on TGRR's ashes again.
I think if that was true I'd already be shaved, beaten, and a eunuch.
...and damn lucky to be alive.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:44:15 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:35:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Having a bad day?
She's been getting high on TGRR's ashes again.
I think if that was true I'd already be shaved, beaten, and a eunuch.
...and damn lucky to be alive.
You're not out of the woods yet. It's a bit of a drive.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:45:05 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 06:44:29 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:35:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Having a bad day?
She's been getting high on TGRR's ashes again.
Only because I can't find your stash.
You never will, because I am clever as fuck.
No, I think I will, because next time I go looking I'm going to recruit some help. I'm pretty sure your last escapade mildly annoyed Enabler.
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Heh, that option was more for the lulz and possibly to piss someone off. This is not a person I'd consider dating.
Then why would it matter what she looks like?
So it's more a question of assertiveness.
Will you
a) forgive her and say "it's okay"
b) frown and act annoyed about it
c) grow a fucking spine and ask about her insurance or some other way to get recuperated for a broken laptop
d) assault her
You're right, this IS a conundrum.
:|
Now Trip, you know full well there is an option e.
Tell mom and dad and have them call her mom and dad and have her grounded with no allowance.
To be fair, if she was really sorry she should have offered compensation on her own.
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Heh, that option was more for the lulz and possibly to piss someone off. This is not a person I'd consider dating.
Then why would it matter what she looks like?
So it's more a question of assertiveness.
Will you
a) forgive her and say "it's okay"
b) frown and act annoyed about it
c) grow a fucking spine and ask about her insurance or some other way to get recuperated for a broken laptop
d) assault her
You're right, this IS a conundrum.
:|
Good point. It does seem a question of assertiveness. That, and I am unfamiliar with how to handle this sort of situation, as I am new to it.
I suppose I took the spineless route. I guess I will be plugging my laptop into an external monitor for awhile.
:|
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:49:06 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:21:33 PM
3.
IF she pays up, I can always ask her out. If she doesn't pay, there's no amount of pretty that's going to make me want to date her. But I still want my money.
Heh, that option was more for the lulz and possibly to piss someone off. This is not a person I'd consider dating.
Then why would it matter what she looks like?
So it's more a question of assertiveness.
Will you
a) forgive her and say "it's okay"
b) frown and act annoyed about it
c) grow a fucking spine and ask about her insurance or some other way to get recuperated for a broken laptop
d) assault her
You're right, this IS a conundrum.
:|
Good point. It does seem a question of assertiveness. That, and I am unfamiliar with how to handle this sort of situation, as I am new to it.
I suppose I took the spineless route. I guess I will be plugging my laptop into an external monitor for awhile.
:|
Or you could track her down and be like, "so hey, any chance of you paying for my broken monitor taht you broke when you were too busy texting to see where you were going?"
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Although, to be fair, I tend to ignore bringing in The Man, regardless of situation. If it's an emergency and hospital or police are required, that's one thing, but I'd honestly rather buy a new laptop than spend hours in court fighting over stupid shit. I know that makes me UN-FUCKING-AMERICAN!!
Not to bring on the WAH brigade, but as I've had everything of value that I owned stolen from me twice in the last year and a half, I find myself growing rather unattached to material things. Even when retarded walkntexters break them.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Balls. I am the king of the violent mood swing, and there's nothing wrong with me.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Although, to be fair, I tend to ignore bringing in The Man, regardless of situation. If it's an emergency and hospital or police are required, that's one thing, but I'd honestly rather buy a new laptop than spend hours in court fighting over stupid shit. I know that makes me UN-FUCKING-AMERICAN!!
Not to bring on the WAH brigade, but as I've had everything of value that I owned stolen from me twice in the last year and a half, I find myself growing rather unattached to material things. Even when retarded walkntexters break them.
Ok, so you're unattached to material things. But you're still going to be using your money when you really shouldn't have to. Plus, if you want someone to learn something, you hurt their wallet. Get her to pay up, get her to pay attention to where she's walking. It could save her life one day. Then you'd be a hero.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Balls. I am the king of the violent mood swing, and there's nothing wrong with me.
Prepare for your throne to be overturned. :lol:
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Balls. I am the king of the violent mood swing, and there's nothing wrong with me.
Prepare for your throne to be overturned. :lol:
Bring it. I do not fear you, egg-bearing mortal.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Balls. I am the king of the violent mood swing, and there's nothing wrong with me.
Prepare for your throne to be overturned. :lol:
Bring it. I do not fear you, egg-bearing mortal.
Ohhh, motherfucker. :evil:
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
You know, this is why I do suspect I may have mild assburgers. My responses to things tend to sway from "Oh it's okay!" to "DIE YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE BITCH!" depending on the situation, and how much I perceive the person as being genuinely regretful.
Balls. I am the king of the violent mood swing, and there's nothing wrong with me.
Prepare for your throne to be overturned. :lol:
Bring it. I do not fear you, egg-bearing mortal.
Ohhh, motherfucker. :evil:
:bunny:
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
STOP! I'M STILL TROLLING THEM!
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 07:18:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
STOP! I'M STILL TROLLING THEM!
You're shitting me! Oh damn. I forgot about them until this thread.
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
:popcorn:
This is going to end well. I can
sense it.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 08:42:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
:popcorn:
This is going to end well. I can sense it.
:mrgreen:
Me likes to play wit da FIYA!
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:43:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 08:42:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
:popcorn:
This is going to end well. I can sense it.
:mrgreen:
Me likes to play wit da FIYA!
So did Phalaris of Akragas.
Just saying.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
RULES 1 AND wait, what?
So, let me get this straight. So, trix is a moron. Then... trix is a moron.... then.. trix is a suicidal moron. Alright, got it. Carry on.
Phox,
Good at pattern recognition!
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 08:48:02 PM
So did Phalaris of Akragas.
Just saying.
What? Are you saying it might be a bad idea to poke the Dark Empress with a stick?
Balderdash!
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 05, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
So, let me get this straight. So, trix is a moron. Then... trix is a moron.... then.. trix is a suicidal moron. Alright, got it. Carry on.
Phox,
Good at pattern recognition!
TEH BANDWAGON! THOU HAST FOUND IT AND JOINED TEH RANKS!
My congrats! Or condolences.
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 05, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
So, let me get this straight. So, trix is a moron. Then... trix is a moron.... then.. trix is a suicidal moron. Alright, got it. Carry on.
Phox,
Good at pattern recognition!
:lulz:
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:55:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 08:48:02 PM
So did Phalaris of Akragas.
Just saying.
What? Are you saying it might be a bad idea to poke the Dark Empress with a stick?
Balderdash!
dude, its your head...
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:43:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 08:42:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
:popcorn:
This is going to end well. I can sense it.
:mrgreen:
Me likes to play wit da FIYA!
Enjoy dying in it!
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:55:50 PM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 05, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
So, let me get this straight. So, trix is a moron. Then... trix is a moron.... then.. trix is a suicidal moron. Alright, got it. Carry on.
Phox,
Good at pattern recognition!
TEH BANDWAGON! THOU HAST FOUND IT AND JOINED TEH RANKS!
My congrats! Or condolences.
That's one explanation.
THE CRAWLING CHAOS
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Hey Trix, I found you a forum where the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed:
http://fizzygrizzly.com/
Hey Nigel, I found you a forum where your insults and superiority complex would be considered normal:
http://boards.4chan.org/b/
I was being sincerely helpful. I think they would love you at fizzygrizzly, which I bet you didn't even bother to check out.
Wait, I have a bandwagon now?
Christ, last time I looked everybody hated me. I can't keep up with shit around here.
Seriously, though, I think that deep and relatively unexplored territory like "do you treat pretty girls differently?" would be an active and well-received topic on a board like like fizzygrizzly, which, in dramatic contrast to this board (made mostly of vaginas), is composed entirely of males ages 14-25.
Nigel: If that truly was "sincerely helpful" then my apologies. However, "the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed" sounds mighty condescending, and mildly insulting. It's not like you linked me to MENSA.
I just gave it a look. I still believe your comment to be an insult. No worries, however, I still find you frighteningly attractive. I'm like that wretched hag that followed Voldemort around endlessly in love with him. I know it's going to hurt, I know I will be left to die horribly by the wayside, but baby, my hard-on for you will NEVER FADE!
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
Seriously, though, I think that deep and relatively unexplored territory like "do you treat pretty girls differently?" would be an active and well-received topic on a board like like fizzygrizzly, which, in dramatic contrast to this board (made mostly of vaginas), is composed entirely of males ages 14-25.
This was kind of my point on posting that question here. Aside from the fact that that question was not the entire point of my post, more of a mild curiosity added in at the end, I already know the answer in regards to the 14-25 year old male demographic. I tend to seek differing opinions on things.
can we break that 4chan link? It seems prudent to me.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:15:35 PM
Nigel: If that truly was "sincerely helpful" then my apologies. However, "the intellect and maturity level might be a little more your speed" sounds mighty condescending, and mildly insulting. It's not like you linked me to MENSA.
I just gave it a look. I still believe your comment to be an insult. No worries, however, I still find you frighteningly attractive. I'm like that wretched hag that followed Voldemort around endlessly in love with him. I know it's going to hurt, I know I will be left to die horribly by the wayside, but baby, my hard-on for you will NEVER FADE!
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
Seriously, though, I think that deep and relatively unexplored territory like "do you treat pretty girls differently?" would be an active and well-received topic on a board like like fizzygrizzly, which, in dramatic contrast to this board (made mostly of vaginas), is composed entirely of males ages 14-25.
This was kind of my point on posting that question here. Aside from the fact that that question was not the entire point of my post, more of a mild curiosity added in at the end, I already know the answer in regards to the 14-25 year old male demographic. I tend to seek differing opinions on things.
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 09:19:44 PM
can we break that 4chan link? It seems prudent to me.
Why? Anonymous are all bark and no bite. This ain't 2005.
I'd be more afraid of Gaia coming here. You know the bit in
Tropic Thunder? "Never go full retard"? They went full retard, man. And there are a lot of them.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:15:35 PM
This was kind of my point on posting that question here. Aside from the fact that that question was not the entire point of my post, more of a mild curiosity added in at the end, I already know the answer in regards to the 14-25 year old male demographic. I tend to seek differing opinions on things.
Wow, how enlightened you seem. It's so terribly intelligent of you, to seek opinions on this issue, because it's so vastly important. :roll:
Quote from: Cain on October 05, 2011, 09:23:02 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 09:19:44 PM
can we break that 4chan link? It seems prudent to me.
Why? Anonymous are all bark and no bite. This ain't 2005.
I'd be more afraid of Gaia coming here. You know the bit in Tropic Thunder? "Never go full retard"? They went full retard, man. And there are a lot of them.
OMG, I forgot about Gaia.
:weary:
Look, I realized quite early on that if I venture to post anything besides supportive one-liners, my lack of ability in making things come out how I intend will cause this to happen to every thread I make. People that do not possess the thickness of skin that I do would have left by now with a sore ass, and only returned to lurk. Others that may possess a weaker spine would stick to the supportive one-liners and be too frightened to post anything more. Then there's the people that are generally extremely rare, the ones that have great insight, crazy intelligence, and the amazing creative ability to make a post that comes out exactly how they meant it to. I say generally extremely rare, but those people seem to be plentiful here on PD. Those posts are very fun to read, amusing to consider, and extremely thought-provoking. I have yet to come across a higher concentration of people with those traits elsewhere on the internet. You all know who I am talking about. Those people are why I come here. Those people are likely why YOU come here too.
Does this mean I have nothing to add to PD. Fuck no. I have the unique perspective of seeing out of my eyes. That is a perspective none of you have. Frankly, if you don't like my attempts at converting a bit of my reality tunnel into a post, well, go fuck yourself. I'm going to do it anyway, unless they ban me. Which, it seems pretty clear, is not going to happen. So in the meantime, while I shit out a post here and there that is not up to the quality and amusement of the more finely honed intellects here at PD, in an attempt at self-improvement, you can continue to get all worked up (Looking at you, Freeky), or lob insults (Phox, Nigel), or whatever else you want to do. But try to remember, I'm just a stupid silly ape from Wisconsin trying to walk on two legs. Is that really worth getting all worked up over?
:kingmeh:
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people
here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Stop having unrealistic expectations of how other people "should" act?
fair point
Hey, this is the second time I've been compared to Nigel. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy in my lady pieces. :lol:
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:33:58 PM
:weary:
Look, I realized quite early on that if I venture to post anything besides supportive one-liners, my lack of ability in making things come out how I intend will cause this to happen to every thread I make. People that do not possess the thickness of skin that I do would have left by now with a sore ass, and only returned to lurk. Others that may possess a weaker spine would stick to the supportive one-liners and be too frightened to post anything more. Then there's the people that are generally extremely rare, the ones that have great insight, crazy intelligence, and the amazing creative ability to make a post that comes out exactly how they meant it to. I say generally extremely rare, but those people seem to be plentiful here on PD. Those posts are very fun to read, amusing to consider, and extremely thought-provoking. I have yet to come across a higher concentration of people with those traits elsewhere on the internet. You all know who I am talking about. Those people are why I come here. Those people are likely why YOU come here too.
Does this mean I have nothing to add to PD. Fuck no. I have the unique perspective of seeing out of my eyes. That is a perspective none of you have. Frankly, if you don't like my attempts at converting a bit of my reality tunnel into a post, well, go fuck yourself. I'm going to do it anyway, unless they ban me. Which, it seems pretty clear, is not going to happen. So in the meantime, while I shit out a post here and there that is not up to the quality and amusement of the more finely honed intellects here at PD, in an attempt at self-improvement, you can continue to get all worked up (Looking at you, Freeky), or lob insults (Phox, Nigel), or whatever else you want to do. But try to remember, I'm just a stupid silly ape from Wisconsin trying to walk on two legs. Is that really worth getting all worked up over?
:kingmeh:
That was a lot of butthurt. You must really not like Gaia Online.
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 05, 2011, 09:45:59 PM
Hey, this is the second time I've been compared to Nigel. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy in my lady pieces. :lol:
:bunny:
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Post creative and interesting subjects?
You people and your one-liners.
8)
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:27:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 05, 2011, 09:23:02 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 09:19:44 PM
can we break that 4chan link? It seems prudent to me.
Why? Anonymous are all bark and no bite. This ain't 2005.
I'd be more afraid of Gaia coming here. You know the bit in Tropic Thunder? "Never go full retard"? They went full retard, man. And there are a lot of them.
OMG, I forgot about Gaia.
what's wrong with Gaia? I still go there once in a while.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 05, 2011, 10:49:32 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:27:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 05, 2011, 09:23:02 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 05, 2011, 09:19:44 PM
can we break that 4chan link? It seems prudent to me.
Why? Anonymous are all bark and no bite. This ain't 2005.
I'd be more afraid of Gaia coming here. You know the bit in Tropic Thunder? "Never go full retard"? They went full retard, man. And there are a lot of them.
OMG, I forgot about Gaia.
what's wrong with Gaia? I still go there once in a while.
It would be easier to list whats right with gaia
:lol: Okay, you have a point.
:D
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Seriously?
You have to be a level 3 user. Everyone else is just a chew toy.
Contact ECH for an application.
Dok,
Thinks you've been strung along long enough.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
But he's a special snowflake! He's also white, male, and middle class! Why you gotta put a brotha unda heel, TGG? Why you gotta? You sa bad nigga.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
But he's a special snowflake! He's also white, male, and middle class! Why you gotta put a brotha unda heel, TGG? Why you gotta? You sa bad nigga.
White, male, and middle class, eh? Because you know me so well?
Obviously, my avatar gives you two out of three. As for middle class, well, BRRRR guess again.
You know what they say about assumptions...
They're FUN and they make people all GRRRRRRR and it's funny.
That's what I always say anyway.
You know what else I always say?
Opinions are like assholes, AWESOME!
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 05:51:55 AM
They're FUN and they make people all GRRRRRRR and it's funny.
That's what I always say anyway.
You know what else I always say?
Opinions are like assholes, AWESOME!
:lulz:
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
That last sentence was a popular, perhaps overused reference. I know it didn't actually have "quotes" around it, but I figured most people would recognize the reference.
Also, who wants to be taken seriously? In fact, I rather specifically reminded people not to, in that big wall of text that Nigel lovingly referred to as "butthurt".
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
NOW THIS IS A DISCORDIA I CAN GET BEHIND!!!
PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM HAS MY VOTE! LETS ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE THIS WHOLE MOTHER FUCKER!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
WAIT WAIT WAIT.
ARE YOU SAYING NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO BE ExACTLY LIKE PAYNE? I WANT TO BE EXACTLY LIKE PAYNE. WHAT IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE? THEY MUST HAVE PAYNUS ENVY.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 06, 2011, 06:04:47 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
WAIT WAIT WAIT.
ARE YOU SAYING NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO BE ExACTLY LIKE PAYNE? I WANT TO BE EXACTLY LIKE PAYNE. WHAT IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE? THEY MUST HAVE PAYNUS ENVY.
I CAN SEE YOU ARE EXACTLY LIKE ME, EVEN DOWN TO ESCHEWING THE CAPS LOCK KEY FOR RIDING THE SHIFT KEY.
THAT'S HAWT.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 06:01:21 AM
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
That last sentence was a popular, perhaps overused reference. I know it didn't actually have "quotes" around it, but I figured most people would recognize the reference.
Also, who wants to be taken seriously? In fact, I rather specifically reminded people not to, in that big wall of text that Nigel lovingly referred to as "butthurt".
It was something about ponies, I think.
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 06, 2011, 06:04:47 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
WAIT WAIT WAIT.
ARE YOU SAYING NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO BE ExACTLY LIKE PAYNE? I WANT TO BE EXACTLY LIKE PAYNE. WHAT IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE? THEY MUST HAVE PAYNUS ENVY.
Oh you did not. Even.
Jesus fuck. :lulz:
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Justin Bieber songs?
AND YOU ARE STILL ALIVE?
Respect!
Also, wtf is your avatar from? It looks familiar but I can't place it.
ETA: Nevermind, thanks to google's new "use image to start image search" feature, I dun found it, Rev!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Oh. Oh no... now that half-formed sentence is in my head... and I was just about to go to bed.
DAMN YOU, MESSIAH! :argh!:
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:44:23 AM
midddle class, eh?
Yes, middle class. I'm not going to explain myself either.
But seriously, you ARE a white male middle class.
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:13:32 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Oh. Oh no... now that half-formed sentence is in my head... and I was just about to go to bed.
DAMN YOU, MESSIAH! :argh!:
IT'S BETTER WITH THE HOT SAUCE. AND THE SWELLING GOES DOWN AFTER ONLY ABOUT THREE DAYS.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 06:11:20 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Justin Bieber songs?
AND YOU ARE STILL ALIVE?
Respect!
Also, wtf is your avatar from? It looks familiar but I can't place it.
ETA: Nevermind, thanks to google's new "use image to start image search" feature, I dun found it, Rev!
I AM THE ALPHA AND THE SECOND OCTAVE ALPHA. BIEBER AIN'T SHIT.
BAN KI MOON! FUCK!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:16:42 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:13:32 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Oh. Oh no... now that half-formed sentence is in my head... and I was just about to go to bed.
DAMN YOU, MESSIAH! :argh!:
IT'S BETTER WITH THE HOT SAUCE. AND THE SWELLING GOES DOWN AFTER ONLY ABOUT THREE DAYS.
:x
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 06:16:20 AM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:44:23 AM
midddle class, eh?
Yes, middle class. I'm not going to explain myself either.
But seriously, you ARE a white male middle class.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
"I am going to make x outrageous claim, and not bother to explain myself. SO THERE!"
:roll:
(source: dictionary.reference.com)
middle class
noun
a class of people intermediate between the classes of higher and lower social rank or standing; the social, economic, cultural class, having approximately average status, income, education, tastes, and the like.
1) Social. If you mean I am socially above the lowest class (forum troll?) yet below the 'upper class' (creative writer?) then OK.
2) Economic. Usually the definition meant when a person is described as "middle class." In that case, again, BZZT you are wrong. Why I actually need to argue this with you, is beyond me. But you are. In every measurement I can conceive of. I am not going to bother delving into specifics because it does not matter, I know my economic situation better than you do, period.
3) Cultural. Nope, not this one either.
I'm afraid, despite your unwillingness to back up your claim with anything resembling evidence, :cn:
Unless there is a meme involved that I am unfamiliar with, of course.
Well, if it makes you feel better, I don't think you have any class at all.
/
:judge:
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 07:13:34 AM
Well, if it makes you feel better, I don't think you have any class at all.
/
:judge:
:lulz:
Also, I've always found the use of a dictionary definition in an argument to be kind of, well,
lame 1 (lm)
adj. lam·er, lam·est
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.
2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back.
3. Weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory: a lame attempt to apologize; lame excuses for not arriving on time.
That's the one!
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:18:09 AM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 06:11:20 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 06:08:10 AM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 06:05:38 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 06, 2011, 05:59:01 AM
I TELL YOU WHAT, THIS PLACE WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF EVERYONE WAS MORE LIKE ME AND LIKED EVERYTHING I WROTE AND FAPPED THEMSELVES TO SLEEP, CRYING, FOR NOT BEING MORE LIKE ME. THERE WOULD BE RAINBOWS AND BRONIES AND COLOUR CODED SKITTLES IN TASTEFUL BOWLS AND THE COFFEE WOULD ENDLESSLY FLOW AND JESUS WOULD COME IN A SHARE A BEER AND WE'D MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE BUDDHA AND WE'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL OUR INTESTINES STARTED RISING UP OUT OF OUR MOUTHS AND THEN WE'D ROLL AROUND THE OCCUPY WALL STREET CROWD MAKING CTHULU NOISES AND THEY'D ALL LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH AND LAUGH UNTIL THEIR INTESTINES FELL OUT OF THEIR ASS AND PEOPLE WOULD ALWAYS ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON THEM WHEN THEY WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND BE ALL "SHIT, SORRY DUDE!" AND JESUS WOULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE BEER AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY THE WHOLE, AND NIGEL WOULD ACCIDENTALLY THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF LUBE.
I MOVE WE CHANGE PD FROM PRINCIPIADISCORDIA.COM TO PAYNEDISCORDIA.COM.
Oh shit, PAYNE GOT ALL HOLY! :lulz:
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY COFFEE YET. THERE ARE THINGS IN MY HEAD NIGEL.
UGLY THINGS, LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER SONGS AND HALF FORMED SENTENCES LIKE " RICK PERRY IS QUITE A FUNNY GUY ONCE YOU...".
SHIT, THERE GOES THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Justin Bieber songs?
AND YOU ARE STILL ALIVE?
Respect!
Also, wtf is your avatar from? It looks familiar but I can't place it.
ETA: Nevermind, thanks to google's new "use image to start image search" feature, I dun found it, Rev!
I AM THE ALPHA AND THE SECOND OCTAVE ALPHA. BIEBER AIN'T SHIT.
BAN KI MOON! FUCK!
REAL TIME VIDEO OF PAYNE VERSUS BIEBER! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRKgT1LwIhg&feature=player_detailpage#t=32s)
Ah, yes, the lack of understanding of forum culture is the bane of many a would-be poster....
I'd help you out, but since you are in such a rush to show us not "middle class" you are, I am utterly convince that you have "white middle class guilt" and therefore despite what you say, you are, in fact, economically middle class, and nothing you can say will ever, EVER change that. :lulz:
Phox,
White, middle class, and unapologetic.
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 07:17:47 AM
Also, I've always found the use of a dictionary definition in an argument to be kind of, well,
lame 1 (lm)
adj. lam·er, lam·est
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.
2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back.
3. Weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory: a lame attempt to apologize; lame excuses for not arriving on time.
That's the one!
:| I looked it up in case there was a definition I was unaware of. It doesn't seem much like her, from my limited lurking experience, to leap to unfounded conclusions on the economic status of a forum poster she does not know IRL.
My guess: :troll:
And if so, I fell for it. :x
I'm just saying it's a weaker route to take than to say NUH-UH or Well if you don't back up that claim with some facts or redefinitions we don't really have much to fucking say, now do we. That sort of thing. I know you know I know what words mean for the most part usually.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 07:17:47 AM
Also, I've always found the use of a dictionary definition in an argument to be kind of, well,
lame 1 (lm)
adj. lam·er, lam·est
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.
2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back.
3. Weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory: a lame attempt to apologize; lame excuses for not arriving on time.
That's the one!
:| I looked it up in case there was a definition I was unaware of. It doesn't seem much like her, from my limited lurking experience, to leap to unfounded conclusions on the economic status of a forum poster she does not know IRL.
My guess: :troll:
And if so, I fell for it. :x
Your economic status can easily be inferred from a few particular cues and attitudes. Being able to afford to not only go to a university but to replace expensive possessions is a dead giveaway, numbnuts.
Quote from: Net on October 06, 2011, 07:32:40 AM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 07:17:47 AM
Also, I've always found the use of a dictionary definition in an argument to be kind of, well,
lame 1 (lm)
adj. lam·er, lam·est
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.
2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back.
3. Weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory: a lame attempt to apologize; lame excuses for not arriving on time.
That's the one!
:| I looked it up in case there was a definition I was unaware of. It doesn't seem much like her, from my limited lurking experience, to leap to unfounded conclusions on the economic status of a forum poster she does not know IRL.
My guess: :troll:
And if so, I fell for it. :x
Your economic status can easily be inferred from a few particular cues and attitudes. Being able to afford to not only go to a university but to replace expensive possessions is a dead give-away, numbnuts.
:thumb:
Quote from: Net on October 06, 2011, 07:32:40 AM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: Alty on October 06, 2011, 07:17:47 AM
Also, I've always found the use of a dictionary definition in an argument to be kind of, well,
lame 1 (lm)
adj. lam·er, lam·est
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.
2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back.
3. Weak and ineffectual; unsatisfactory: a lame attempt to apologize; lame excuses for not arriving on time.
That's the one!
:| I looked it up in case there was a definition I was unaware of. It doesn't seem much like her, from my limited lurking experience, to leap to unfounded conclusions on the economic status of a forum poster she does not know IRL.
My guess: :troll:
And if so, I fell for it. :x
Your economic status can easily be inferred from a few particular cues and attitudes. Being able to afford to not only go to a university but to replace expensive possessions is a dead giveaway, numbnuts.
Here in Wisconsin we call it FINANCIAL AIDS. It's like FINANCIAL HIV but a little more serious. So far it's bought me my cargo van, some nice upgrades to my microbiology lab, and some rent. Combined with my weekend job of dealing Blackjack for a catering casino, I get by these days far better then I ever have in my life.
Oh course, the moment I graduate I will owe the government a sum equal to the National Debt, but I'm betting on either VIVA LA REVOLUCION or, more likely, my engineering degree paying off, to mitigate that problem. Or I'll hop in a boat and escape to NZ, never to be heard from again.
You don't deserve half the shit you are getting here, but god you are a weener.
And what do you need a second account (rfr62409) for?
It was after this post by Dok that he set it up (there weren't any others for about 5 hours after this post was made).
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 11:15:26 PM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Seriously?
You have to be a level 3 user. Everyone else is just a chew toy.
Contact ECH for an application.
Dok,
Thinks you've been strung along long enough.
Maybe he thought that ECH likes virgins more?
Quote from: Faust on October 06, 2011, 09:59:51 AM
And what do you need a second account (rfr62409) for?
I had wondered the same thing, but decided to activate the account anyway.
I am a curious fellow.
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Theres a standard answer to these questions. Its, 'of course I would react differently. I unlike everyone else on this planet am no slave to my psychological subconscious inclinations. At least I think so. Lol.'
Quote from: Faust on October 06, 2011, 09:59:51 AM
And what do you need a second account (rfr62409) for?
That isn't me. Must be my roommate, though she didn't tell me she was registering here.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:44:23 AM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
But he's a special snowflake! He's also white, male, and middle class! Why you gotta put a brotha unda heel, TGG? Why you gotta? You sa bad nigga.
White, male, and middle class, eh? Because you know me so well?
Obviously, my avatar gives you two out of three. As for middle class, well, BRRRR guess again.
You know what they say about assumptions...
If you are in university, you are by todays standards middle class by definition.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:44:23 AM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: ThatGreenGentleman on October 06, 2011, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: trix on October 05, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
Trix, the question of whether attractive people receive preferential treatment has been explored in numerous studies, articles, and books. The answer is yes, they do.
http://www.economist.com/node/21526782
I am aware that it wasn't exactly a unique curiosity. I was asking, specifically, of the people here.
Honestly, I was hoping, for once, to spark some creative responses. When that failed, I decided to play along and poke the bear. Even THAT failed. I mean god damn, what's a brotha gotta do to get some action up in here?
Perhaps use correct spelling, like "brother" instead of "brotha"? Maybe then we could take you seriously?
But he's a special snowflake! He's also white, male, and middle class! Why you gotta put a brotha unda heel, TGG? Why you gotta? You sa bad nigga.
White, male, and middle class, eh? Because you know me so well?
Obviously, my avatar gives you two out of three. As for middle class, well, BRRRR guess again.
You know what they say about assumptions...
If you are in university, you are by todays standards middle class by definition.
Not that I entirely disagree with you, as nobody from my old neighborhoods ended up in college, but I don't really understand what you mean.
If I still come home after school to my poor run down neighborhood, still have an income that a McD's employee would laugh at, and still wear the same worn hand-me-down clothing I've had for half my life, how does that equate me to the suburbanites I go to school with, "by definition"?
Because you're assuming middle class refers purely to income when it also refers to education, social and cultural factors?
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Not that I entirely disagree with you, as nobody from my old neighborhoods ended up in college, but I don't really understand what you mean.
This further confirms your middle classness.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
If I still come home after school to my poor run down neighborhood, still have an income that a McD's employee would laugh at, and still wear the same worn hand-me-down clothing I've had for half my life, how does that equate me to the suburbanites I go to school with, "by definition"?
Because you got to go to university. How you got there is irrelevant. You're there. That's more than what most people your age have any hope for at all, and far more than your kids' generation will even dream about.
If you can enjoy a university education during the decline of the empire you live in, you are doing better than 50% of your nation, and are thus BY DEFINITION "middle class" at least.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
If you are in university, you are by todays standards middle class by definition.
Well if just by that definition, it kinda removes the "entitlement" smell of "middle class". Cause IMHO everybody should feel entitled to have the possibility of going to university. Even when it's not the case somewhere in the world. Otherwise nobody could complain about anything because the poor kids in Africa have it worse.
How much / whether this applies to Trix is another question, of course.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:20:45 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Not that I entirely disagree with you, as nobody from my old neighborhoods ended up in college, but I don't really understand what you mean.
This further confirms your middle classness.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
If I still come home after school to my poor run down neighborhood, still have an income that a McD's employee would laugh at, and still wear the same worn hand-me-down clothing I've had for half my life, how does that equate me to the suburbanites I go to school with, "by definition"?
Because you got to go to university. How you got there is irrelevant. You're there. That's more than what most people your age have any hope for at all, and far more than your kids' generation will even dream about.
If you can enjoy a university education during the decline of the empire you live in, you are doing better than 50% of your nation, and are thus BY DEFINITION "middle class" at least.
I see your point. Anyone who graduated highschool, or can pass the unbelievably fucking easy GED test, can apply and receive Financial Aid and go to my school. But yes, the fact that most of those I grew up with don't go to college, even though they could, makes your point.
Thanks for the clarification. I never considered myself middle class before. Does this mean I have to start hanging out at Starbucks!?
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:33:22 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:20:45 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Not that I entirely disagree with you, as nobody from my old neighborhoods ended up in college, but I don't really understand what you mean.
This further confirms your middle classness.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
If I still come home after school to my poor run down neighborhood, still have an income that a McD's employee would laugh at, and still wear the same worn hand-me-down clothing I've had for half my life, how does that equate me to the suburbanites I go to school with, "by definition"?
Because you got to go to university. How you got there is irrelevant. You're there. That's more than what most people your age have any hope for at all, and far more than your kids' generation will even dream about.
If you can enjoy a university education during the decline of the empire you live in, you are doing better than 50% of your nation, and are thus BY DEFINITION "middle class" at least.
I see your point. Anyone who graduated highschool, or can pass the unbelievably fucking easy GED test, can apply and receive Financial Aid and go to my school. But yes, the fact that most of those I grew up with don't go to college, even though they could, makes your point.
Thanks for the clarification. I never considered myself middle class before. Does this mean I have to start hanging out at Starbucks!?
Some of us certainly did NOT have those options.
There are a lot of kids of working-class parents who can't go to university because their parents can't pay for it and they don't qualify for financial aid because of their parents income.
The "anybody has that option" line is usually the first one that makes me assume middle-classness, because it's a pretty strong indicator that they have been sheltered from life experiences that would have showed them people who, for one reason or other, didn't have university as an option.
Community college, maybe.
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 06, 2011, 05:27:24 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
If you are in university, you are by todays standards middle class by definition.
Well if just by that definition, it kinda removes the "entitlement" smell of "middle class". Cause IMHO everybody should feel entitled to have the possibility of going to university. Even when it's not the case somewhere in the world. Otherwise nobody could complain about anything because the poor kids in Africa have it worse.
How much / whether this applies to Trix is another question, of course.
I'm not discussing entitlement here, I'm discussing economic reality. The age of university being an expectation is over, at least here in the states...Also, the education recieved is utter crap, outside of the technical skills needed to turn high school gradutates into smoothly operating cogs in the working world.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:33:22 PM
I see your point. Anyone who graduated highschool, or can pass the unbelievably fucking easy GED test, can apply and receive Financial Aid and go to my school.
I have now solidified my opinion.
Thank you for your time.
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 05:57:05 PM
There are a lot of kids of working-class parents who can't go to university because their parents can't pay for it and they don't qualify for financial aid because of their parents income.
The "anybody has that option" line is usually the first one that makes me assume middle-classness, because it's a pretty strong indicator that they have been sheltered from life experiences that would have showed them people who, for one reason or other, didn't have university as an option.
Community college, maybe.
You are right, that was a dumb ass thing to say. I actually saw a friend of mine get rejected, due to a prior drug conviction, so I should have known better then to say that.
I suppose what I meant was simply,
some of the folks from the poor area I grew up in could have gone to college as well.
you own a refrigerator, right?
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:33:22 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 05:20:45 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Not that I entirely disagree with you, as nobody from my old neighborhoods ended up in college, but I don't really understand what you mean.
This further confirms your middle classness.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
If I still come home after school to my poor run down neighborhood, still have an income that a McD's employee would laugh at, and still wear the same worn hand-me-down clothing I've had for half my life, how does that equate me to the suburbanites I go to school with, "by definition"?
Because you got to go to university. How you got there is irrelevant. You're there. That's more than what most people your age have any hope for at all, and far more than your kids' generation will even dream about.
If you can enjoy a university education during the decline of the empire you live in, you are doing better than 50% of your nation, and are thus BY DEFINITION "middle class" at least.
I see your point. Anyone who graduated highschool, or can pass the unbelievably fucking easy GED test, can apply and receive Financial Aid and go to my school. But yes, the fact that most of those I grew up with don't go to college, even though they could, makes your point.
Thanks for the clarification. I never considered myself middle class before. Does this mean I have to start hanging out at Starbucks!?
(http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-29210190611743_2176_76849720)
Rev, it is utterly impossible for a young white man to admit that he is middle class, because that precludes them from being "street"...Even though Milwaukee is about as "street" as Batavia, Illinois, or Oro Valley, Arizona.
I have spent a lot of time in all 3 of the above-mentioned towns, and they do not resemble Compton in any measurable way.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 06:52:21 PM
Rev, it is utterly impossible for a young white man to admit that he is middle class, because that precludes them from being "street"...Even though Milwaukee is about as "street" as Batavia, Illinois, or Oro Valley, Arizona.
I have spent a lot of time in all 3 of the above-mentioned towns, and they do not resemble Compton in any measurable way.
I've observed this to some ridiculous extremes, to the point of kids who actually came from very well-off families claiming that they were "poor" because they wore secondhand clothes and went to public school. One friend of mine tried to tell me that he understood what my life was like because his mom had also been a struggling single mom... let me just take a moment to laugh... his mom was a lawyer from a rich family, who, after her divorce, never had to work again because of child support and alimony. She currently lives in a paid-off million-dollar house in the West Hills. My friend (who used to claim he grew up poor) will be graduating from law school in a year with no debt, thanks to Daddy's money.
It's ridiculous. Other kids whose parents had a combined income of $75k claiming to be "poor" because their subdivision wasn't as nice as some other subdivisions. Or their parents were both teachers, so for some reason they think that automatically qualifies as "poor".
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That just make me :walken:
This is much the same as when people don't understand racial inequity because they just have no frame of reference, the idea that someone could be treated as lesser because of their race is just an idea, one they often barely understand because they never experience it. It's a sense of entitlement people don't even know they have. They can only look to the people who have it better than they do and whine, occasionally seeing some truly hungry, desperate people and thinking, I guess it could always be worse.
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not
rich.
That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
I'm middle-class as fuck.
i also have no street cred. :sad:
i do have excellent cul-de-sac cred, though. :)
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 06:52:21 PM
Rev, it is utterly impossible for a young white man to admit that he is middle class, because that precludes them from being "street"...Even though Milwaukee is about as "street" as Batavia, Illinois, or Oro Valley, Arizona.
I have spent a lot of time in all 3 of the above-mentioned towns, and they do not resemble Compton in any measurable way.
I've observed this to some ridiculous extremes, to the point of kids who actually came from very well-off families claiming that they were "poor" because they wore secondhand clothes and went to public school. One friend of mine tried to tell me that he understood what my life was like because his mom had also been a struggling single mom... let me just take a moment to laugh... his mom was a lawyer from a rich family, who, after her divorce, never had to work again because of child support and alimony. She currently lives in a paid-off million-dollar house in the West Hills. My friend (who used to claim he grew up poor) will be graduating from law school in a year with no debt, thanks to Daddy's money.
It's ridiculous. Other kids whose parents had a combined income of $75k claiming to be "poor" because their subdivision wasn't as nice as some other subdivisions. Or their parents were both teachers, so for some reason they think that automatically qualifies as "poor".
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
My family became fairly wealthy over the course of my childhood and teenage years. When I was a little kid, it was macaroni and Goddamn Shake & Bake 5 nights a week, but as my parents' careers progressed, things got better and better.
But even as a teen, I got my brother's old clothes. That was considered perfectly natural; I still consider it natural. Why the fuck waste perfectly functional clothing?
I was about as "street" as Bryant Gumbel. I got in trouble, but it was suburban whitebread trouble, mostly having to do with drag racing, drinking beer, etc. I do not consider myself less credible because I didn't grow up in some awful ghetto in Gary, Indiana or Bellewood, Illinois. I do consider myself extremely fortunate, but pretending I had a rough childhood would be nothing short of ridiculous.
My family has always been middle class but I definitely had a rough childhood that I wouldn't wish on anyone.
Lots of violence, threats of violence, guns, knives, outpatient, shrinks, lawyers, confusion as to who's story to trust, drugs, foster homes, arrests, SWAT teams, juvey, sleeping out in the cold or in unsuspecting people's garages, running from the po-po (and getting away :P), and some serious KYFMS material.
Portland is by no means a rough city, but it IS a city.
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
Quote from: Net on October 06, 2011, 07:59:49 PM
My family has always been middle class but I definitely had a rough childhood that I wouldn't wish on anyone.
Lots of violence, threats of violence, guns, knives, outpatient, shrinks, lawyers, confusion as to who's story to trust, drugs, foster homes, arrests, SWAT teams, juvey, sleeping out in the cold or in unsuspecting people's garages, running from the po-po (and getting away :P), and some serious KYFMS material.
Portland is by no means a rough city, but it IS a city.
Portland is a pretty soft and safe city now, but the Columbia Villa was not cool to grow up near 20-40 years ago. Lots of drive-by shootings, junkies, a crack house across the street, my neighbor got stabbed to death, kid across the street was shot in the head, constant petty theft and break ins, the guy up the street was shot in the back by his tenant, one of the crackies across the street killed three people, bullet holes in our front window, the occasional stolen car abandoned in the yard, girls on my street pregnant by 13 or 14... it sucked. I think gang activity over there started to decline in the early 90's, about when I moved back to Portland after a nice 6-year hiatus.
And no matter how "nice" Portland is, there is real poverty everywhere. Some cities just hide it better than others. You can have a shitty experience like you did in Santa Clara, and kids do.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 06:52:21 PM
Rev, it is utterly impossible for a young white man to admit that he is middle class, because that precludes them from being "street"...Even though Milwaukee is about as "street" as Batavia, Illinois, or Oro Valley, Arizona.
I have spent a lot of time in all 3 of the above-mentioned towns, and they do not resemble Compton in any measurable way.
I guess being country, not poor, and on the verge of what could be the most free time of my adult life I simply cannot understand the need for 'street cred', hell, I'm not sure wtf that even means. Denver is the only big city I have ever lived in, and that time was in the 'burbs. Besides, most of the time I lived there it was still considered a cow town.
I do remember pointing and laughing at 'wiggers' running around. Pretending to be something that you are not and don't even have a real understanding of is one of the most silly assed things humans could ever do.
I don't even want to be anything but what I am. A simple country boy with some pretty damn good savvy. No offense to you Dok, but I was once one of the best damn maintenance mechanics in the trade, shit like machines
told me where it hurt. My years of recreational camping background, my maintenance days and growing up in the country learning to just make do could not possibly be a better fit for our plans. Why the hell would I want to be something else? It doesn't make sense.
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 08:12:01 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
I've never lived in a house, or a subdivision. You can bet whatever you want. I'd elaborate, but without a way for you to verify anything I say, the entire discussion is rather pointless. Which has been what I've been trying to get across from the beginning of the "middle class" discussion. I could type three pages of whiny tripe about finishing people's meals at McD's or hanging out at Duncan Donuts when they close for the free perfectly good donuts they'd throw away, but I could as easily be making it up as telling the truth. So I didn't bother. You can choose to take me at my word that I know what being truly poor is like, or you can not.
If it really matters to you though, I have left plenty of hints in past threads. About how everything I owned was in my van because I was "in between places to live" (AKA living in the van) and some fucker stole most of what I owned of value out of it. Or the thread where I compared Discordia to the "big d20 of life" and mentioned my prison stretch and felony, mentioned the period of homelessness and staying with a friend in his apartment. Of course, I could have been planning for this discussion to take place since I got here. :ninja:
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 08:12:01 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
I've never lived in a house, or a subdivision. You can bet whatever you want. I'd elaborate, but without a way for you to verify anything I say, the entire discussion is rather pointless. Which has been what I've been trying to get across from the beginning of the "middle class" discussion. I could type three pages of whiny tripe about finishing people's meals at McD's or hanging out at Duncan Donuts when they close for the free perfectly good donuts they'd throw away, but I could as easily be making it up as telling the truth. So I didn't bother. You can choose to take me at my word that I know what being truly poor is like, or you can not.
If it really matters to you though, I have left plenty of hints in past threads. About how everything I owned was in my van because I was "in between places to live" (AKA living in the van) and some fucker stole most of what I owned of value out of it. Or the thread where I compared Discordia to the "big d20 of life" and mentioned my prison stretch and felony, mentioned the period of homelessness and staying with a friend in his apartment. Of course, I could have been planning for this discussion to take place since I got here. :ninja:
Heh. There are people here who have gone through far worse, they just don't whine about it.
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 09:47:54 PM
Heh. There are people here who have gone through far worse, they just don't whine about it.
Oh, you are trolling. I get it now.
I spent a lot of time in the Middle East, back in the late 80s - early 90s.
I will never bitch about my living arrangements.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:52:11 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 09:47:54 PM
Heh. There are people here who have gone through far worse, they just don't whine about it.
Oh, you are trolling. I get it now.
:facepalm:
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:52:11 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 09:47:54 PM
Heh. There are people here who have gone through far worse, they just don't whine about it.
Oh, you are trolling. I get it now.
Are you really this stupid?
Are you?
I avoid posting specific information, knowing it would either be called lies or whining. You fuckers keep pushing until I finally reveal a couple things to illustrate my point, and you jump directly to "he's whining".
I decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and call it trolling, instead of assuming that you are just fucking retarded.
Dude, unless you spent your entire childhood without a roof of some kind over your head, just shut. The fuck. Up.
Kthxbai.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:58:07 PM
Are you?
I avoid posting specific information, knowing it would either be called lies or whining. You fuckers keep pushing until I finally reveal a couple things to illustrate my point, and you jump directly to "he's whining".
I decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and call it trolling, instead of assuming that you are just fucking retarded.
Okay, I give up.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:58:07 PM
Are you?
I avoid posting specific information, knowing it would either be called lies or whining. You fuckers keep pushing until I finally reveal a couple things to illustrate my point, and you jump directly to "he's whining".
I decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and call it trolling, instead of assuming that you are just fucking retarded.
Us fuckers aren't the ones constantly shoving your foot in your mouth, that would be you. Credibility and understanding others in bad situations would be critical to your comments being accepted at face value. Maybe it's just me, but to date you haven't provided either.
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:04:40 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:58:07 PM
Are you?
I avoid posting specific information, knowing it would either be called lies or whining. You fuckers keep pushing until I finally reveal a couple things to illustrate my point, and you jump directly to "he's whining".
I decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and call it trolling, instead of assuming that you are just fucking retarded.
Okay, I give up.
Oh, not me. What's really funny is the thread this disaster of a thread is sitting directly over. Proves in a way that he is just more interested in spouting why we should all agree with him, instead of him getting to know us a little.
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
Do I hear any bets of "Grew up in an apartment and therefore I'm poor"? Anyone? Dok?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Do I hear any bets of "Grew up in an apartment and therefore I'm poor"? Anyone? Dok?
Not touching that money.
He also lived in his car, which is totally NOT part of the American late teens/early 20s experience, and never has been.
:lulz:
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:04 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Do I hear any bets of "Grew up in an apartment and therefore I'm poor"? Anyone? Dok?
Not touching that money.
He also lived in his car, which is totally NOT part of the American late teens/early 20s experience, and never has been.
:lulz:
I thought we used to call those adventures. Like when my buddy and I hitched the entire eastern U.S.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:04 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Do I hear any bets of "Grew up in an apartment and therefore I'm poor"? Anyone? Dok?
Not touching that money.
He also lived in his car, which is totally NOT part of the American late teens/early 20s experience, and never has been.
:lulz:
:( I haven't yet. I like being warm and eating warm food.
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:11:40 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:04 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Do I hear any bets of "Grew up in an apartment and therefore I'm poor"? Anyone? Dok?
Not touching that money.
He also lived in his car, which is totally NOT part of the American late teens/early 20s experience, and never has been.
:lulz:
I thought we used to call those adventures. Like when my buddy and I hitched the entire eastern U.S.
IIRC, adventure means "Misery plus ten years".
For example, my decade in the infantry now seems like it was a lot of fun. At the time, I believe I was perpetually being eaten alive by mosquitos, and having my patience tried by stupid fucking privates (I was never THAT new).
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Yo dawg. Yo.
Something something, bust a lid in your ass.
Or is it "cap"?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Yo dawg. Yo.
Something something, bust a lid in your ass.
Or is it "cap"?
You better bring lots of friends and lots of lube if you intend to put anything up my ass!
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Yo dawg. Yo.
Something something, bust a lid in your ass.
Or is it "cap"?
It's actually cat.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:16:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Yo dawg. Yo.
Something something, bust a lid in your ass.
Or is it "cap"?
It's actually cat.
Poor kitty. :sad:
Dok,
Knows even gangstas love kitties.
i think it's 'nut'
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:16:08 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
And when it comes to me you should always go directly to fucking retarded.
Me, too. It comes from not being a gangsta. :lulz:
:lulz:
I've been working on that, though. Perhaps I should do a podcast and show you all my phat mad skilz.
Your do wut now? :?
Yo dawg. Yo.
Something something, bust a lid in your ass.
Or is it "cap"?
It's actually cat.
OH HELL NO! Just got the final bill for having my asshole tightened. $31,000, no way I'm going to let a cat rip it back open!
Hey, I'm just passing on the nomenclautre. And if i recall correctly, it isn't "bust," it's "breast," and not "ass," but "ash."
So it would be "Im gonna breast a cat in your ash."
We should translate street into Brit.
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
"Hey trix, you are middle class"
"you don't know me, what a stupid thing to say"
"you are middle class, which somehow renders your opinion irrelevant"
"actually I'm not, and if I was, it still wouldn't. This conversation is stupid."
"oh bullshit I bet you live in a house in the burbs"
"i could say anything, it's the internet, you wouldn't know its true"
"you just don't want to admit you are middle class"
"*sigh* look at my previous posts where I said this and that, evidence I am not full of shit"
"OH LOOK NOW HES WHINING! FUCKIN WHINER! THERE ARE STARVING PEOPLE IN AFRICA YOU WHINY FUCKER! I WAS IN DA WAR! I WALKED UPHILL IN 6 FEET OF SNOW BAREFOOT TO GET TO AND FROM SCHOOL!!1!!"
:horrormirth:
I too can recognize patterns.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:20:33 PM
We should translate street into Brit.
Sir, why must you treat a chap in such a fashion? It would be ever so dreadful should I be forced to fire a cartridge into your posterior.
Phox,
Misses the point, sometimes...
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
"Hey trix, you are middle class"
"you don't know me, what a stupid thing to say"
"you are middle class, which somehow renders your opinion irrelevant"
"actually I'm not, and if I was, it still wouldn't. This conversation is stupid."
"oh bullshit I bet you live in a house in the burbs"
"i could say anything, it's the internet, you wouldn't know its true"
"you just don't want to admit you are middle class"
"*sigh* look at my previous posts where I said this and that, evidence I am not full of shit"
"OH LOOK NOW HES WHINING! FUCKIN WHINER! THERE ARE STARVING PEOPLE IN AFRICA YOU WHINY FUCKER! I WAS IN DA WAR! I WALKED UPHILL IN 6 FEET OF SNOW BAREFOOT TO GET TO AND FROM SCHOOL!!1!!"
:horrormirth:
I too can recognize patterns.
HEY DOK, CAN WE KEEP IT?
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Ugh, you don't know where that thing's been, Rev. Except maybe in middle-classland. Throw it away!
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
You're so funny, witty, and charming! I wish you'd stay forever. :)
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Oh, this could get really good now.
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:24:57 PM
Ugh, you don't know where that thing's been, Rev. Except maybe in middle-classland. Throw it away!
:lulz:
Freeky, all joking and trolling aside, you are my hero.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
:lulz:
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
I am truly and deeply hurt.
I said I would return you, damn.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 08:12:01 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
I've never lived in a house, or a subdivision. You can bet whatever you want. I'd elaborate, but without a way for you to verify anything I say, the entire discussion is rather pointless. Which has been what I've been trying to get across from the beginning of the "middle class" discussion. I could type three pages of whiny tripe about finishing people's meals at McD's or hanging out at Duncan Donuts when they close for the free perfectly good donuts they'd throw away, but I could as easily be making it up as telling the truth. So I didn't bother. You can choose to take me at my word that I know what being truly poor is like, or you can not.
If it really matters to you though, I have left plenty of hints in past threads. About how everything I owned was in my van because I was "in between places to live" (AKA living in the van) and some fucker stole most of what I owned of value out of it. Or the thread where I compared Discordia to the "big d20 of life" and mentioned my prison stretch and felony, mentioned the period of homelessness and staying with a friend in his apartment. Of course, I could have been planning for this discussion to take place since I got here. :ninja:
Actually, I don't need to "verify" anything. If you said "My family was under the poverty line while I was growing up", I'd take your word for it. Or "Me and my mom lived in a car for three years when I was a kid". Or "My dad always seemed to be working but we were on food stamps". You know... not "after I moved out I lived in a van".
Family of origin stuff makes a huge difference. Maybe you really did grow up impoverished in your family of origin, but if you did I would kind of expect a little more gratitude for the circumstances that led you to be in Uni right now, rather than the entitlement you're displaying.
Quote from: The Rev on October 06, 2011, 10:25:47 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Oh, this could get really good now.
Not really. He's trying to get a rise out of me, which I just laughed at, because it was so heavy-handed and ridiculous. Even if he believes that, he's too unimportant to correct, and I can just have fun with making fun of his entitled white male middle class persecution complex thing he's got going on.
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
So, Khara, up for a little road trip to UW? I can call Kai, and we can have a nice dinner with him while we're up there, and then we can take care of this joker. We're taking him to the IL side of the river, right?
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, bidding to open.
Now taking opening bids. Minimum bid is one pool boy for the auctioneer (photograph, resume, and references required, send via PM).
Nigel rides the motorcycle of Correct ITT.
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 10:29:34 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 08:12:01 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
I've never lived in a house, or a subdivision. You can bet whatever you want. I'd elaborate, but without a way for you to verify anything I say, the entire discussion is rather pointless. Which has been what I've been trying to get across from the beginning of the "middle class" discussion. I could type three pages of whiny tripe about finishing people's meals at McD's or hanging out at Duncan Donuts when they close for the free perfectly good donuts they'd throw away, but I could as easily be making it up as telling the truth. So I didn't bother. You can choose to take me at my word that I know what being truly poor is like, or you can not.
If it really matters to you though, I have left plenty of hints in past threads. About how everything I owned was in my van because I was "in between places to live" (AKA living in the van) and some fucker stole most of what I owned of value out of it. Or the thread where I compared Discordia to the "big d20 of life" and mentioned my prison stretch and felony, mentioned the period of homelessness and staying with a friend in his apartment. Of course, I could have been planning for this discussion to take place since I got here. :ninja:
Actually, I don't need to "verify" anything. If you said "My family was under the poverty line while I was growing up", I'd take your word for it. Or "Me and my mom lived in a car for three years when I was a kid". Or "My dad always seemed to be working but we were on food stamps". You know... not "after I moved out I lived in a van".
Family of origin stuff makes a huge difference. Maybe you really did grow up impoverished in your family of origin, but if you did I would kind of expect a little more gratitude for the circumstances that led you to be in Uni right now, rather than the entitlement you're displaying.
I am endlessly grateful for it. Without being here I'd be royally screwed. I do display gratitude, all the time. But, I didn't in this thread. It wasn't on topic. Every personality trait I have must be included in every post I make?
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Also, class is set for forever more, and can never change due to circumstance. If you're born working class you die working class, even if you own a hundred diamond mines. kthanxbai
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 06, 2011, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
So, Khara, up for a little road trip to UW? I can call Kai, and we can have a nice dinner with him while we're up there, and then we can take care of this joker. We're taking him to the IL side of the river, right?
Oh yes oh yes oh yes..... I know just the place down by the river we can
dump the body have a nice dinner.
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 06, 2011, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
So, Khara, up for a little road trip to UW? I can call Kai, and we can have a nice dinner with him while we're up there, and then we can take care of this joker. We're taking him to the IL side of the river, right?
He's smarter than I gave him credit for.
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:31:47 PM
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, bidding to open.
Now taking opening bids. Minimum bid is one pool boy for the auctioneer (photograph, resume, and references required, send via PM).
Oh no I already called dibs on this one!!!!! :argh!:
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Also, class is set for forever more, and can never change due to circumstance. If you're born working class you die working class, even if you own a hundred diamond mines. kthanxbai
:lulz:
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:33:04 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 10:29:34 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 08:12:01 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 06, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 07:01:42 PM
...
I guess it all depends on what you're comparing it to.
That's the crux of it right there.
it's all relative. same as how you can ask just about anybody if they're 'rich', and the answer will almost certainly be no, regardless of their income or accumulated wealth. people look up when they think of economic status. that's where their desires lay, that's what they envy, that's what they want to see.
"sure, there's folks that have less than I, but i'm certainly not rich. That guy over there is rich. he makes twice as much as me. if i had that, i'd be rich and happy." (of course that guy is thinking the same thing)
Having been poor as fuck, when my ex and I were making six figures each I told the kids "we are rich." I didn't want them to harbor any illusions that that was how most people live. Even right now, we're broke, but we're not poor; so I made 13k in taxable income last year, but I'm getting child support and sitting on about 100k in equity, which means a small measure of security. Of course, it also means that unless things improve radically I'm exactly two years of recession from losing everything.
Being middle-class doesn't undermine anyone's credibility, but when people who have never actually experienced poverty declare that they came from a "poor" background... not "working class", not "middle class", but "poor"... they undermine their credibility and they certainly undermine my perception of their intelligence. Because it happens so very frequently, it's difficult to automatically accept that claim at face value. Sure, Trix MIGHT have grown up below the poverty line. I'm just skeptical. I'm betting that his family had a modest house in a working-class subdivision, at worst.
I've never lived in a house, or a subdivision. You can bet whatever you want. I'd elaborate, but without a way for you to verify anything I say, the entire discussion is rather pointless. Which has been what I've been trying to get across from the beginning of the "middle class" discussion. I could type three pages of whiny tripe about finishing people's meals at McD's or hanging out at Duncan Donuts when they close for the free perfectly good donuts they'd throw away, but I could as easily be making it up as telling the truth. So I didn't bother. You can choose to take me at my word that I know what being truly poor is like, or you can not.
If it really matters to you though, I have left plenty of hints in past threads. About how everything I owned was in my van because I was "in between places to live" (AKA living in the van) and some fucker stole most of what I owned of value out of it. Or the thread where I compared Discordia to the "big d20 of life" and mentioned my prison stretch and felony, mentioned the period of homelessness and staying with a friend in his apartment. Of course, I could have been planning for this discussion to take place since I got here. :ninja:
Actually, I don't need to "verify" anything. If you said "My family was under the poverty line while I was growing up", I'd take your word for it. Or "Me and my mom lived in a car for three years when I was a kid". Or "My dad always seemed to be working but we were on food stamps". You know... not "after I moved out I lived in a van".
Family of origin stuff makes a huge difference. Maybe you really did grow up impoverished in your family of origin, but if you did I would kind of expect a little more gratitude for the circumstances that led you to be in Uni right now, rather than the entitlement you're displaying.
I am endlessly grateful for it. Without being here I'd be royally screwed. I do display gratitude, all the time. But, I didn't in this thread. It wasn't on topic. Every personality trait I have must be included in every post I make?
No, but the "Anyone can go to University" line kinda blows your credibility.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:34:30 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:31:47 PM
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, bidding to open.
Now taking opening bids. Minimum bid is one pool boy for the auctioneer (photograph, resume, and references required, send via PM).
Oh no I already called dibs on this one!!!!! :argh!:
Now, now, be fair.
If I don't auction this one off, I'll have to wait for the next to get that pool boy, dammit...
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
But what does the colour red have to do with Alaska? :?
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 10:35:27 PM
No, but the "Anyone can go to University" line kinda blows your credibility.
While I admit that was a perfect example of foot-in-mouth, which I've already responded to, it did come from a reasonable, though incorrect, train of thought.
After prison, felony, and complete lack of income, I still managed to get into uni. If, with all of that against me, I can do it, others should be able to.That line of thought is, again, full of assumptions, ignorance, and is plain wrong. I admit that. But that's where it came from.
I wonder if that will be quoted out of context some day...
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
But what does the colour red have to do with Alaska? :?
You'd have to ask Sarah Palin abut that, I'm going for "Holy WRATHinator."
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
But what does the colour red have to do with Alaska? :?
Red is very Palinesque.
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:36:19 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:34:30 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:31:47 PM
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, bidding to open.
Now taking opening bids. Minimum bid is one pool boy for the auctioneer (photograph, resume, and references required, send via PM).
Oh no I already called dibs on this one!!!!! :argh!:
Now, now, be fair.
If I don't auction this one off, I'll have to wait for the next to get that pool boy, dammit...
Take Dalek, after he does all these designer drugs, pool boy is about all he will be able to do..... :wink:
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:33:56 PM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 06, 2011, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 06, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Oh please, let me have it. We can show him what a really good time is in the city. In the ghetto. With the crack dealers and meth heads.
I promise to return it.
You stay the hell away from me. You scare me.
So, Khara, up for a little road trip to UW? I can call Kai, and we can have a nice dinner with him while we're up there, and then we can take care of this joker. We're taking him to the IL side of the river, right?
Oh yes oh yes oh yes..... I know just the place down by the river we can dump the body have a nice dinner.
Just keep him out of the river. They already fished a dead juggalo out of it earlier this year. If another middle class white boy with pretensions of street cred ends up in there, we won't get the smell out until one of the local cancer plants spills some toxic waste.
That reminds me, I forgot to tell you guys that I'm a hardcore JUGGALO MOTHAFACKO!
That's right bitches, I BE DOWN WIT DA CLOWN!
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
To answer the OP, you simply grab her phone, rub it under your testicles, hand it back and say "MY GRRRMS!"
This..
1. Gives you the demanded satisfaction albeit not monetary.
2. Teaches the mall rat a lesson of awareness and attention.
3. Continues to teach a lesson that every time she puts that phone up to her lips.....well you get the idea.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
:lulz:
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
And you let him live?
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
And you let him live?
The lady that hosted the party was miserable enough without having to deal with a beating taking place in her living room, yeah?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
And you let him live?
The lady that hosted the party was miserable enough without having to deal with a beating taking place in her living room, yeah?
Oooh, wasn't YOUR party. Makes sense, now.
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 11:02:05 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
And you let him live?
The lady that hosted the party was miserable enough without having to deal with a beating taking place in her living room, yeah?
Oooh, wasn't YOUR party. Makes sense, now.
Yeeeeah. If it was my party, he'd have gotten the Grant Road Drag all the way out to Lambert Road.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 11:05:58 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 11:02:05 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: Luna on October 06, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:52:01 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 06, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:21:56 PM
You guys have to be trolling. I refuse to believe that everyone in the thread is really this stupid.
Of course its everybody else. Couldn't be any other reason, nope, none at all.
I postulated another reason. Trolling.
Except you, I do believe you personally are that stupid.
Christ, what an asshole.
I'm rather flattered. I must have really struck a chord for THE FUCKING DOK to call me an asshole.
Yeah, that's quite an accomplishment. The last guy to get that signal honor did so by totally ruining a party by insisting on loudly proclaiming the virtues of that great American, Rush Limbaugh, for a solid hour.
You are in the company of giants, Trix. Stand tall.
And you let him live?
The lady that hosted the party was miserable enough without having to deal with a beating taking place in her living room, yeah?
Oooh, wasn't YOUR party. Makes sense, now.
Yeeeeah. If it was my party, he'd have gotten the Grant Road Drag all the way out to Lambert Road.
Not leaving the mess for the hostess to clean up was the civil thing to do. I admire your restraint.
lol Dok, the first response I got to my OP was Freeky being as insulting as possible, and in the following 13 pages she (and plenty of others) have called me every form of 'stupid' the English language possesses.
I call her stupid in return, in a much more mild way, and suddenly I'm an asshole of Rush Limbaugh Lover proportions.
Double standards?
Quote from: trix on October 06, 2011, 10:41:23 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 06, 2011, 10:35:27 PM
No, but the "Anyone can go to University" line kinda blows your credibility.
While I admit that was a perfect example of foot-in-mouth, which I've already responded to, it did come from a reasonable, though incorrect, train of thought.
After prison, felony, and complete lack of income, I still managed to get into uni. If, with all of that against me, I can do it, others should be able to.
That line of thought is, again, full of assumptions, ignorance, and is plain wrong. I admit that. But that's where it came from.
I wonder if that will be quoted out of context some day...
So you, as an adult, fucked up your life, and then thought better and reformed. Woopty for you. Can't help noticing that you haven't said jack shit about the socioeconomic status of your family of origin, so I'm going to assume they made enough to pay the rent consistently.
It's a sore subject I don't want to go into is all.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:46:08 AM
It's a sore subject I don't want to go into is all.
Oh, then don't answer the completely straightforward and non-detailed question about whether your family of origin was under the poverty line while you were growing up. Since you no longer seem to be claiming that you grew up in poverty, I will assume you didn't.
Wait, wait, wait. You just claimed to go to prison on a felony conviction, yet you're receiving Federal aid for school?
How does that work, exactly?
Fine, I'll take your bait. Yes, i grew up in poverty.
Que the next 50 posts about how I'm whining.
prison = summer school
felony = couldn't figure out how the fuck magnets worked
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Quote from: kingyak on October 07, 2011, 12:51:58 AM
prison = summer school
felony = couldn't figure out how the fuck magnets worked
Thank you for illustrating why this conversation is so pointless.
I could get very specific about every aspect of growing up as me, and it'd be followed with the predictable "BS!" responses anyway. Why do you insist on continuing this pointless exercise?
Sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse
I don't know why you'd be bringing me down.
Quote from: rong on October 07, 2011, 01:00:05 AM
Sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse
I don't know why you'd be bringing me down.
I guess some things never change.
My baby gotta locomotive
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:17:59 AM
lol Dok, the first response I got to my OP was Freeky being as insulting as possible, and in the following 13 pages she (and plenty of others) have called me every form of 'stupid' the English language possesses.
I call her stupid in return, in a much more mild way, and suddenly I'm an asshole of Rush Limbaugh Lover proportions.
Double standards?
u mad dog
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
But what does the colour red have to do with Alaska? :?
Ask Sarah Palin that.
I DARE YOU!!!
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:41:48 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 06, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
Your class is utter bastard. If you take a level of barbarian, and a level of drunken monk, you can go into the prestige class "Kentucky Wife Beater." Alternatively, you could take a level of rouge and go "Alaskan Politician."
But what does the colour red have to do with Alaska? :?
You'd have to ask Sarah Palin abut that, I'm going for "Holy WRATHinator."
WELL FUCK ME RUNNING DAMNYUO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For some reason I feel like letting everyone know I am enjoying my white male middleclass life with my 8 year-old German luxury station wagon and apartment that is 3 times the size of my barracks room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo
Just because I feel like being a cantankerous bitch: Trix. You're a liar. Not a very good one, at that. You are not intelligent in any sense of the word, you're a salve to white guilt, a casualty of the class war, and a reminder to all of us what a monkey looks like when he gets into a shit-slinging contest. Your ideas about what content is comprised of came from the back of a cereal box, and I think that assessment is much more generous than truth, mind you, but as you only have a passing acquaintance with anything that can rightly be called the truth, I shall not belabor the point.
You are the worst kind of egotistical, pedantic, know-nothing slob, the likes of which we haven't seen around here since Requia decided that she was going to piss herself at TGRR's warth and ran away. Honestly, you're not even worthy of THAT comparison, because Requia at least had the balls to attack Roger himself. You, on the other hand, resort to picking on Freeky (big man, yeah?) and making general statements about the rest of us.
You claim to find people here fascinating, and yet from what you've displayed here, you have no clue what any of us are talking about when we wax poetic about a given topic. This makes you boring. You're not even a very good troll. In fact, to say that you are trolling would be an insult to some of the best trolls we've ever had. Hell, even Poptart is more interesting than you, when he''s not even trying. You're not even a foot note, because in five years, when we talk about the bad old days and the epic troll wars, and all that jazz.... no one will even remember you.
I think the most interesting part about you is that you won't even be able to read what I wrote, because your fragile ego won't be able to process it. You'll do some sort of mental gymnastics and convince yourself that i don't know what I'm talking about, and that I don't know you, and I've never met you, and whatever else you need to tell yourslef to deny what I'm saying. But, Trix, let me simplify for you.
You are a liar. Your are stupid. You are white, middle class, and male. You can barely be considered a primate, let alone a biped, and no one who has half a brain cell in their head will mourn you if you died tomorrow, unless they were eating the magic mushrooms again.
Phox,
Is feeling pretty good on this fine morning.
I was going to post a picture of Ashton Kutcher saying BUUUUURRRRNNN except I don't think that lame rant was up to even his low standards.
I've read better from AKK.
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
Quote from: Cain on October 06, 2011, 10:33:32 PM
Hey, I originated from a formless chaos which somehow coalesced as a giant cosmic egg. What class am I?
That would be the class of the Titans.
I hear getting offended on the internet is about the most middle class trait there is.
Quote from: Cain on October 07, 2011, 11:21:26 AM
I hear getting offended on the internet is about the most middle class trait there is.
:lulz:
I have to stop reading these boards while playing video games. I just got my character killed three times in a row while reading about Dalekk's drug problems.
Fuuuck.
trix, I think that perhaps the reason you feel like you're getting shit for revealing personal history is that you appear to be using it as a defense of your position, when you've already admitted that position is seriously flawed. Not to mention saying things like "I've never lived in a house" and "prison, felony, lack of income" is too coy by far, and tends to indicate you're hiding/exaggerating something.
What you're getting shit about isn't that you grew up poor and made bad life decisions; you seem to know your way around the board, so you know that kind of stuff is all over this place. What we're giving you shit about is your use of personal history to justify saying really stupid things like, "if I can do it, anyone can".
Ya get me?
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:17:59 AM
lol Dok, the first response I got to my OP was Freeky being as insulting as possible, and in the following 13 pages she (and plenty of others) have called me every form of 'stupid' the English language possesses.
I call her stupid in return, in a much more mild way, and suddenly I'm an asshole of Rush Limbaugh Lover proportions.
Double standards?
Yeah. I've known Freeky for years, literally, IRL. I also know that she doesn't rile easily.
Therefore, she gets the benefit of the doubt.
But what's this got to do with you being proud to be an asshole?
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
I wonder why you aren't making friends, Trix?
No, seriously. Read what you just wrote, and some of the other responses you've written.
Quote from: Donald Coyote on October 07, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
For some reason I feel like letting everyone know I am enjoying my white male middleclass life with my 8 year-old German luxury station wagon and apartment that is 3 times the size of my barracks room.
Because life ain't all that bad, even for working class (and the enlisted military is definitely working class) America?
Because things get better, if you let them, and you're willing to get off your arse?
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 11:45:52 AM
I have to stop reading these boards while playing video games. I just got my character killed three times in a row while reading about Dalekk's drug problems.
Fuuuck.
Almost every gangsta thug I know has the SAME EXACT PROBLEM.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
I wonder why you aren't making friends, Trix?
No, seriously. Read what you just wrote, and some of the other responses you've written.
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/321136_273918139296229_100000341348222_937271_1335951263_n.jpg)
Trix;
I would have personally given you the "I have no clue how to talk to a pretty girl" benefit of the doubt with your OP. Thinking you were hoping one of the more experienced and intelligent men here would give you a little piece of advice on how to turn a ruined laptop into a date.
HOWEVER, you quickly ran this thread into a cesspool of bullshit and stupidity.
So I'm just going to say this. Grow up, appreciate what you have because you're a hell of a lot better off than most people in this country, suck it up and learn to interact with people like a human being and not a screeching monkey.
You may have come from poverty, but you certainly aren't living in it now, if you were, your entire OP would have been a rant on the stupidity of this girl destroying something you could not afford to replace and her response to you demanding she do so.
It wasn't. Deal with the reality because it isn't going anywhere no matter how much you want it to.
Also, please be advised, you are in MY TERRITORY, stupidity is only tolerated in monkeys and politicians. You are fast approaching the "I will send you out west or east and let one of the nobility deal with your ass." Only because it has been decided I am no longer allowed to shoot assholes.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:43:39 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:17:59 AM
lol Dok, the first response I got to my OP was Freeky being as insulting as possible, and in the following 13 pages she (and plenty of others) have called me every form of 'stupid' the English language possesses.
I call her stupid in return, in a much more mild way, and suddenly I'm an asshole of Rush Limbaugh Lover proportions.
Double standards?
Yeah. I've known Freeky for years, literally, IRL. I also know that she doesn't rile easily.
Therefore, she gets the benefit of the doubt.
But what's this got to do with you being proud to be an asshole?
First, as far as I can tell, me calling her stupid didn't rile her. So, ...?
Second, give the benefit of whatever excuse you want, fact is I only responded in kind, and far more mildly than was directed at me.
Third, I said I was flattered that it was YOU, a "proud asshole" yourself, that called me an asshole. I did not, however, say I am proud to be an asshole. I speak my mind proudly, however, take that as you will.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
I wonder why you aren't making friends, Trix?
No, seriously. Read what you just wrote, and some of the other responses you've written.
Oh fuck off. A multi-paragraph rant directed at me with the obvious intention of insulting and offending me as much as possible. I write a small reply in kind, playing along, and you use that as another example.
No, seriously. I was supposed to reply in a friendly manner? Fuck that. She wants to talk shit, she can handle the reflection. That goes for Freeky and whoever else too. Especially considering my replies tend to me more mild then the statements I am replying to. Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:51:22 PM
Trix;
I would have personally given you the "I have no clue how to talk to a pretty girl" benefit of the doubt with your OP. Thinking you were hoping one of the more experienced and intelligent men here would give you a little piece of advice on how to turn a ruined laptop into a date.
HOWEVER, you quickly ran this thread into a cesspool of bullshit and stupidity.
So I'm just going to say this. Grow up, appreciate what you have because you're a hell of a lot better off than most people in this country, suck it up and learn to interact with people like a human being and not a screeching monkey.
You may have come from poverty, but you certainly aren't living in it now, if you were, your entire OP would have been a rant on the stupidity of this girl destroying something you could not afford to replace and her response to you demanding she do so.
It wasn't. Deal with the reality because it isn't going anywhere no matter how much you want it to.
Also, please be advised, you are in MY TERRITORY, stupidity is only tolerated in monkeys and politicians. You are fast approaching the "I will send you out west or east and let one of the nobility deal with your ass." Only because it has been decided I am no longer allowed to shoot assholes.
:facepalm:
Please, stop turning me into your posterboy for "trait some people have that bothers me and I want to get off my chest". My OP was not about my poverty level, or income level or any of it. It was only brought up, at all, in response to the claim calling me middle class. And that only because it is apparently difficult for some people to understand why jumping to conclusions is a stupid thing to do. The thread quickly devolved into stupidity and shit-flinging upon the very first response to the OP, even though I held off responding in kind for quite awhile hoping it would come back.
And, as for YOUR TERRITORY. Fucking Christ. You own the internet? Get over yourself.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
In the context I used it, yes.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Donald Coyote on October 07, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
For some reason I feel like letting everyone know I am enjoying my white male middleclass life with my 8 year-old German luxury station wagon and apartment that is 3 times the size of my barracks room.
Because life ain't all that bad, even for working class (and the enlisted military is definitely working class) America?
Because things get better, if you let them, and you're willing to get off your arse?
and if you're lucky...
also, Trix. you already crapped the bed on this forum with your current handle. This thread is testament to that. i can imagine this thread being started by a more well received member of the forum, and after an initial 'huh. that's a bit out of character', a normal conversation might ensue. but since you've already established a reputation, anything you say is going to get jumped on, and your mode of response does not de-escalate the tension with this crowd like it would amongst others.
if you value the content of this forum, and want to be a part of it in some form, i would recommend scrapping your account and starting over. i don't know if something like that requires mod approval, but i have a hard time seeing you getting any better of a response than you did in this thread otherwise.
Then, you have to figure out a new conversational ruleset. consider it an opportunity.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:04:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
In the context I used it, yes.
It strikes me that the main issue from the OP and through all the ensuing posts is a distinct lack of perspective on your part (although I will not deny that others have probably got the same issue).
Let he who is without sin...
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:01:37 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:51:22 PM
Trix;
I would have personally given you the "I have no clue how to talk to a pretty girl" benefit of the doubt with your OP. Thinking you were hoping one of the more experienced and intelligent men here would give you a little piece of advice on how to turn a ruined laptop into a date.
HOWEVER, you quickly ran this thread into a cesspool of bullshit and stupidity.
So I'm just going to say this. Grow up, appreciate what you have because you're a hell of a lot better off than most people in this country, suck it up and learn to interact with people like a human being and not a screeching monkey.
You may have come from poverty, but you certainly aren't living in it now, if you were, your entire OP would have been a rant on the stupidity of this girl destroying something you could not afford to replace and her response to you demanding she do so.
It wasn't. Deal with the reality because it isn't going anywhere no matter how much you want it to.
Also, please be advised, you are in MY TERRITORY, stupidity is only tolerated in monkeys and politicians. You are fast approaching the "I will send you out west or east and let one of the nobility deal with your ass." Only because it has been decided I am no longer allowed to shoot assholes.
:facepalm:
Please, stop turning me into your posterboy for "trait some people have that bothers me and I want to get off my chest". My OP was not about my poverty level, or income level or any of it. It was only brought up, at all, in response to the claim calling me middle class. And that only because it is apparently difficult for some people to understand why jumping to conclusions is a stupid thing to do. The thread quickly devolved into stupidity and shit-flinging upon the very first response to the OP, even though I held off responding in kind for quite awhile hoping it would come back.
And, as for YOUR TERRITORY. Fucking Christ. You own the internet? Get over yourself.
I have not turned your stupid ass into a poster boy for anything. Did you even read what I wrote? If your OP was not about losing a laptop or trying to get a date, then it was just some rambling bullshit?
Might want to stroll back thru this thread, I haven't said shit to you in regards to anything you mentioned in your little bitch fest there until this last which came after how many pages of bullshit?
The internet is not my territory you stupid fuck, the center and western Midwest which includes Wisconsin.......
I was actually being very very nice in my little post. I won't be from now on.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Third, I said I was flattered that it was YOU, a "proud asshole" yourself, that called me an asshole. I did not, however, say I am proud to be an asshole. I speak my mind proudly, however, take that as you will.
I'm a Horrible Bastard. There's a slight - but important - difference.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Oh fuck off. A multi-paragraph rant directed at me with the obvious intention of insulting and offending me as much as possible. I write a small reply in kind, playing along, and you use that as another example.
No, seriously. I was supposed to reply in a friendly manner? Fuck that. She wants to talk shit, she can handle the reflection. That goes for Freeky and whoever else too. Especially considering my replies tend to me more mild then the statements I am replying to. Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
There's this parable in the PD, loathe though I am to quote that piece of shit, where a man is complaining to Eris that there's wars, riots, poverty, etc. She says, "Well, they must be enjoying it". He responds "No, everyone fucking hates it." She says, "Oh, then stop."
That's how it works here, too. If you don't like the thread, then stop. I think you'll find that most people will allow the festering pile of dogshit to remain on this thread.
If, however, you LIKE it, then by all means make sure you get the last word in. May I suggest "OOOOOOOK!"?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:06:19 PM
Let he who is without sin...
...Find a dive bar and make up for lost time?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 03:05:05 PMi would recommend scrapping your account and starting over. i don't know if something like that requires mod approval
Actually, we don't do that (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=16999.0).
Besides, we are very forgiving, as a forum. At least, a lot of us are. If he can pull his head out of his arse, he'll be fine. If he can't manage that without a new account, it would just be a matter of time before the whole thing repeats itself. There's a certain inevitability to it :)
(Initial response deleted)
Ok ok. I was going to continue trolling, but after three attempts to post interrupted by new responses, I just read what Iptuous wrote and decided to respond to that instead, as that level of sincerity I can respect.
Iptuous:
I agree with you wholeheartedly. The idea of starting a new account also occurred to me, weeks ago in a different thread with a similar problem. The problem with that idea is threefold:
First, as you can see ITT when my roommate registered an account, I'd get called out on it anyway, ruining the point.
Second, I am having a constant internal debate as to whether it's worth the effort, considering the sides of themselves people are showing here.
Third, and perhaps my biggest issue with it, is that it would feel rather dishonest to present a 'false face' as it were.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:19:12 PM
(Initial response deleted)
Ok ok. I was going to continue trolling, but after three attempts to post interrupted by new responses, I just read what Iptuous wrote and decided to respond to that instead, as that level of sincerity I can respect.
Iptuous:
I agree with you wholeheartedly. The idea of starting a new account also occurred to me, weeks ago in a different thread with a similar problem. The problem with that idea is threefold:
First, as you can see ITT when my roommate registered an account, I'd get called out on it anyway, ruining the point.
Second, I am having a constant internal debate as to whether it's worth the effort, considering the sides of themselves people are showing here.
Third, and perhaps my biggest issue with it, is that it would feel rather dishonest to present a 'false face' as it were.
Or maybe G*A*S*P act like a fucking human being and not a complete douche and people will give you a chance?
Quote from: Triple Zero on October 07, 2011, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 03:05:05 PMi would recommend scrapping your account and starting over. i don't know if something like that requires mod approval
Actually, we don't do that (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=16999.0).
Besides, we are very forgiving, as a forum. At least, a lot of us are. If he can pull his head out of his arse, he'll be fine. If he can't manage that without a new account, it would just be a matter of time before the whole thing repeats itself. There's a certain inevitability to it :)
Um...
Hawk,
just sayin'
:lulz:
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
As I've said before, I don't practice what I preach, because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to.
Neither are you.
I'd like to think Trix isn't, either.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:21:35 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
As I've said before, I don't practice what I preach, because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to.
Neither are you.
I'd like to think Trix isn't, either.
I'd like to think that almost everyone who comes through PD isn't, indeed.
Even the Tools and Fools who are riding this current wave of Derp.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 03:20:57 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:19:12 PM
(Initial response deleted)
Ok ok. I was going to continue trolling, but after three attempts to post interrupted by new responses, I just read what Iptuous wrote and decided to respond to that instead, as that level of sincerity I can respect.
Iptuous:
I agree with you wholeheartedly. The idea of starting a new account also occurred to me, weeks ago in a different thread with a similar problem. The problem with that idea is threefold:
First, as you can see ITT when my roommate registered an account, I'd get called out on it anyway, ruining the point.
Second, I am having a constant internal debate as to whether it's worth the effort, considering the sides of themselves people are showing here.
Third, and perhaps my biggest issue with it, is that it would feel rather dishonest to present a 'false face' as it were.
Or maybe G*A*S*P act like a fucking human being and not a complete douche and people will give you a chance?
Tried that before too. Can you guess what happens?
The problem is as Ippie described. Some people would judge a post on it's merit, individually, but all too many of you see the 'trix' moniker and knee-jerk. Then pick out a specific, often unrelated, part of the post, and use that as fodder for the cannon.
ETA: Not that that's what is happening NOW, at this point, but that is what began the derailment of the thread.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
In case you've missed it, I've admitted, right here in this thread, right in the middle of taking shit from all sides, that some of the things I said were rather stupid. Of course, predictably, the admission was passed over in favor of more fodder for the cannon. Hell, several people continued as if it never even took place.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
In case you've missed it, I've admitted, right here in this thread, right in the middle of taking shit from all sides, that some of the things I said were rather stupid. Of course, predictably, the admission was passed over in favor of more fodder for the cannon. Hell, several people continued as if it never even took place.
Welcome to Discordia. Wear a hat.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:33:02 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
In case you've missed it, I've admitted, right here in this thread, right in the middle of taking shit from all sides, that some of the things I said were rather stupid. Of course, predictably, the admission was passed over in favor of more fodder for the cannon. Hell, several people continued as if it never even took place.
Welcome to Discordia. Wear a hat.
And a body condom.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:27:37 PM
Tried that before too. Can you guess what happens?
The problem is as Ippie described. Some people would judge a post on it's merit, individually, but all too many of you see the 'trix' moniker and knee-jerk. Then pick out a specific, often unrelated, part of the post, and use that as fodder for the cannon.
ETA: Not that that's what is happening NOW, at this point, but that is what began the derailment of the thread.
This is a social site. That means that the usual social rules apply, only slightly modified.
If you were at a party, and you acted like an ass and people got a bad impression of who you are, it's going to take a while to change their minds.
So you have to
expect that some people will still be hatin' when you post somewhere else. So you need to be mindful of that, and conciously
not be an ass for a long enough time for people's opinion of you to change.
If you are incapable of not being an ass, well... you may just want to leave the party.
suit yourself.
makes it a tougher row to hoe, though, no?
so, right now there's some people that are determined to not like you. you say something, and immediately one of these people says, 'that was stupid. you're stupid. why you gotta be stupid, stupid?'
how would you characterize your current response tactic, why is it not working, and how will you change it?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:33:02 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
I have found a "sense of perspective" to be needlessly limiting.
Particularly when he says "A little sense of perspective" but means "MY sense of perspective".
Of course it boils down to "I'm right because I am me" and, well, yeah. That kinda shit ain't your bag.
In case you've missed it, I've admitted, right here in this thread, right in the middle of taking shit from all sides, that some of the things I said were rather stupid. Of course, predictably, the admission was passed over in favor of more fodder for the cannon. Hell, several people continued as if it never even took place.
Welcome to Discordia. Wear a hat.
I always do. But that goes both ways too. Don't be surprised when I respond to shit flinging with shit flinging.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on October 07, 2011, 03:38:12 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:27:37 PM
Tried that before too. Can you guess what happens?
The problem is as Ippie described. Some people would judge a post on it's merit, individually, but all too many of you see the 'trix' moniker and knee-jerk. Then pick out a specific, often unrelated, part of the post, and use that as fodder for the cannon.
ETA: Not that that's what is happening NOW, at this point, but that is what began the derailment of the thread.
This is a social site. That means that the usual social rules apply, only slightly modified.
If you were at a party, and you acted like an ass and people got a bad impression of who you are, it's going to take a while to change their minds.
So you have to expect that some people will still be hatin' when you post somewhere else. So you need to be mindful of that, and conciously not be an ass for a long enough time for people's opinion of you to change.
If you are incapable of not being an ass, well... you may just want to leave the party.
But I
like the party. Until the hosts tell me to leave, I'll hang out, drink beer, and try to keep my responses a mirror.
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 03:42:24 PM
suit yourself.
makes it a tougher row to hoe, though, no?
so, right now there's some people that are determined to not like you. you say something, and immediately one of these people says, 'that was stupid. you're stupid. why you gotta be stupid, stupid?'
how would you characterize your current response tactic, why is it not working, and how will you change it?
Welp, tried ignoring them, reasoning with them, and finally, mirroring their responses by flinging shit at them.
True that none of it worked, but at least the third has been pretty fun thus far.
But yeah, I see your point. Perhaps I'll give some thought to other ways of response.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
But I like the party. Until the hosts tell me to leave, I'll hang out, drink beer, and try to keep my responses a mirror.
Then you shouldn't complain when the tenor of the conversation doesn't change. After all, we're just giving you what you obviously must
want.
Tell you one thing though, that Benjamin Franklin cognitive dissonance thing is BULLSHIT! None of you fuckers will loan me the goddamn book!
:lulz:
I'd loan you the book, but it'd be hollowed out with a big turd inside.
EoC,
would scrap the Mona Lisa for a decent poop joke.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on October 07, 2011, 03:38:12 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:27:37 PM
Tried that before too. Can you guess what happens?
The problem is as Ippie described. Some people would judge a post on it's merit, individually, but all too many of you see the 'trix' moniker and knee-jerk. Then pick out a specific, often unrelated, part of the post, and use that as fodder for the cannon.
ETA: Not that that's what is happening NOW, at this point, but that is what began the derailment of the thread.
This is a social site. That means that the usual social rules apply, only slightly modified.
If you were at a party, and you acted like an ass and people got a bad impression of who you are, it's going to take a while to change their minds.
So you have to expect that some people will still be hatin' when you post somewhere else. So you need to be mindful of that, and conciously not be an ass for a long enough time for people's opinion of you to change.
If you are incapable of not being an ass, well... you may just want to leave the party.
I'd clarify that by saying if you are at a party, and a discussion you start pisses off people at the party, you can still change the subject.
Or you can dig your heels in and screech until everyone knows you're the biggest ape in the room.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:52:31 PM
Tell you one thing though, that Benjamin Franklin cognitive dissonance thing is BULLSHIT! None of you fuckers will loan me the goddamn book!
:lulz:
You haven't asked.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on October 07, 2011, 03:49:59 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
But I like the party. Until the hosts tell me to leave, I'll hang out, drink beer, and try to keep my responses a mirror.
Then you shouldn't complain when the tenor of the conversation doesn't change. After all, we're just giving you what you obviously must want.
Israel & Palestine, it seems, love to blow each other up. If they didn't, they'd stop.
mirroring is a good way of building rapport, but when it's an adversarial context with people that are shit flinging artistes, then caution is advised.
you, like me, seem to be the type that likes to keep debate lighthearted, even when the passion runs high. a delicate touch and generous diplomacy is required to achieve this. deference to strong opinions can sometimes be difficult when they are opposite your own, and learning when to bow out is not trivial.
i generally feel like something of an outsider here, and fear that i might be seen as milquetoast by some, but that's ok because i get something out of this place.
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
mirroring is a good way of building rapport, but when it's an adversarial context with people that are shit flinging artistes, then caution is advised.
you, like me, seem to be the type that likes to keep debate lighthearted, even when the passion runs high. a delicate touch and generous diplomacy is required to achieve this. deference to strong opinions can sometimes be difficult when they are opposite your own, and learning when to bow out is not trivial.
i generally feel like something of an outsider here, and fear that i might be seen as milquetoast by some, but that's ok because i get something out of this place.
Listen to him, Trix. We're all shit flinging ARTEEEEEEEEEEEEESTS!
Someone should do something.
Dok,
Holding his cigarette backwards. EET EES ALL SO BORRRRING!
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
Federal. Federal. State. State.
See what I did there?
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/312530_2444626476978_1291369243_32824181_1146153437_n.jpg)
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
The State of Wisconsin determines the rules for federal aid?
Who knew?
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:51 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
The State of Wisconsin determines the rules for federal aid?
Who knew?
beatchaya2it
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:18:42 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:51 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
The State of Wisconsin determines the rules for federal aid?
Who knew?
beatchaya2it
You win THIS time, "Rev"...IF that's your REAL name!
But I'll be back.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:21:06 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:18:42 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:51 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
The State of Wisconsin determines the rules for federal aid?
Who knew?
beatchaya2it
You win THIS time, "Rev"...IF that's your REAL name!
But I'll be back.
I owed you one. :lulz:
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:17:25 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 02:43:44 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
Felony only bars you from financial aid if it's a drug conviction.
Not true.
Not true AT ALL!!!
Yeah, I looked it up and you can't get Federal aid with any conviction felony that is still on your record.
But he's being so sketchy and vague (and then "I don't want to talk about the details") that I've just been assuming he's lying about something one way or the other. I and others here have been very open about our histories, despite them often being pretty uncomfortable, so if he wants to claim validity speaking from the perspective of someone who has experienced childhood deprivation he should probably ante up some good stories like the rest of us have. Hell, even DP told a couple harrowing stories from his past.
Not sure where you looked that up, but I have a felony conviction. It's on my record. I go to college and receive Financial Aid. Therefore, your information is incorrect. Did you look it up for the state of Wisconsin?
Federal. Federal. State. State.
See what I did there?
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/312530_2444626476978_1291369243_32824181_1146153437_n.jpg)
:lulz: :argh!:
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony
drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
No, I was convicted of Party to a Crime: Armed Burglary.
And, before it's mentioned, no, I don't mean armed robbery. We broke into a house and stole guns, we didn't rob people at gunpoint. And yes, it was a retarded thing to do.
HE BUSTED A CORK ON SOME MOTHERFUCKER'S ASS.
D/N/T.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
No, I was convicted of Party to a Crime: Armed Burglary.
And, before it's mentioned, no, I don't mean armed robbery. We broke into a house and stole guns, we didn't rob people at gunpoint. And yes, it was a retarded thing to do.
Now this smells of honesty.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:06 PM
Listen to him, Trix. We're all shit flinging ARTEEEEEEEEEEEEESTS!
Someone should do something.
Dok,
Holding his cigarette backwards. EET EES ALL SO BORRRRING!
You're the best there is, Dok! :D
you know, you're the only person that i've ever lost sleep over an argument with, excepting my wife? i mean that literally. there's been a couple times that i've been laying in bed thinking about some disagreement with you and been unable to turn it off. i'm generally really good at being able to dismiss such things, but for some reason, you've got my number. i consider that an asset, and a growth opportunity.
and maybe it's some creepy Benjamin Franklin shit, but you got my respect and admiration, Roger, regardless of what you think of me. :)
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 04:32:17 PM
You're the best there is, Dok! :D
you know, you're the only person that i've ever lost sleep over an argument with, excepting my wife? i mean that literally. there's been a couple times that i've been laying in bed thinking about some disagreement with you and been unable to turn it off. i'm generally really good at being able to dismiss such things, but for some reason, you've got my number. i consider that an asset, and a growth opportunity.
and maybe it's some creepy Benjamin Franklin shit, but you got my respect and admiration, Roger, regardless of what you think of me. :)
I've had that happen to me, back in the bad old days. :lulz:
EDIT: I take back this post, as it came off more defensive then I intended, and draws attention to things better left on previous pages.
Though someone will probably quote it anyway.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
No, I was convicted of Party to a Crime: Armed Burglary.
And, before it's mentioned, no, I don't mean armed robbery. We broke into a house and stole guns, we didn't rob people at gunpoint. And yes, it was a retarded thing to do.
I just went thru the FAFSA application. You conveniently forgot to answer if you had been convicted of a felony period. If you get caught, you will have to repay all the money they have given you no tto mention the potential criminal charges.....
Good job!! :genius:
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:43:47 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
No, I was convicted of Party to a Crime: Armed Burglary.
And, before it's mentioned, no, I don't mean armed robbery. We broke into a house and stole guns, we didn't rob people at gunpoint. And yes, it was a retarded thing to do.
I just went thru the FAFSA application. You conveniently forgot to answer if you had been convicted of a felony period. If you get caught, you will have to repay all the money they have given you no tto mention the potential criminal charges.....
Good job!! :genius:
Unless it was a juvenile offense.
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:43:47 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
Actually it looks like they will forgive a first time felony drug conviction and allow financial aid after certain criteria are met. Go figure.
But your conviction wasn't drugs right trix?
No, I was convicted of Party to a Crime: Armed Burglary.
And, before it's mentioned, no, I don't mean armed robbery. We broke into a house and stole guns, we didn't rob people at gunpoint. And yes, it was a retarded thing to do.
I just went thru the FAFSA application. You conveniently forgot to answer if you had been convicted of a felony period. If you get caught, you will have to repay all the money they have given you no tto mention the potential criminal charges.....
Good job!! :genius:
I filled out the FAFSA two years ago, I don't remember everything it said. I remember it making a point of drug convictions, as I have a friend that was barred for his drug conviction. I do know that I filled it out honestly. I have a thing about honesty.
So no, I wont get "caught" for anything. And yes, they give me financial aid despite a felony conviction. This conversation is going in circles.
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:48:21 PM
Unless it was a juvenile offense.
It was not. I was tried and convicted as an adult, hence spending time in Sturtevant and 4 years on probation.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:50:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:48:21 PM
Unless it was a juvenile offense.
It was not. I was tried and convicted as an adult, hence spending time in Sturtevant and 4 years on probation.
Then you LIED ON THE APPLICATION and if you get caught you are FUCKED!!!!
Quote from: Khara on Hiatus.... on October 07, 2011, 04:53:18 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:50:18 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 04:48:21 PM
Unless it was a juvenile offense.
It was not. I was tried and convicted as an adult, hence spending time in Sturtevant and 4 years on probation.
Then you LIED ON THE APPLICATION and if you get caught you are FUCKED!!!!
Again, I did not.
You seem to be trying really hard.
Since this seems so important to you, I decided to help you.
2nd google result for "FAFSA with a felony"
http://en.allexperts.com/q/College-Financial-Aid-2030/Felony.htm
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:01:23 PM
Since this seems so important to you, I decided to help you.
2nd google result for "FAFSA with a felony"
http://en.allexperts.com/q/College-Financial-Aid-2030/Felony.htm
Yeah, bullshit. I just looked at the actual application. This is just a "glitzier" form of ehow, yahoo questions and such.
I really don't care dude.
You're a douche.
Jesus. Tough crowd.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 05:13:11 PM
Jesus. Tough crowd.
I think that was actually a quote form Jesus at Calvary.
Quote from: .... on October 07, 2011, 05:06:02 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:01:23 PM
Since this seems so important to you, I decided to help you.
2nd google result for "FAFSA with a felony"
http://en.allexperts.com/q/College-Financial-Aid-2030/Felony.htm
Yeah, bullshit. I just looked at the actual application. This is just a "glitzier" form of ehow, yahoo questions and such.
I really don't care dude.
You're a douche.
Wow. Ok, you are absolutely right, and all the google results are wrong. It's impossible to get Financial Aid with a felony.
I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THE IMPOSSIBLE!
:hammer:
"Accomplishing the impossible" is a very bourgeoise aspiration.
Quote from: Cain on October 07, 2011, 05:19:27 PM
"Accomplishing the impossible" is a very bourgeoise aspiration.
But but, I didn't aspire so! It just happened without me even knowing! 2 years before I found out about it!
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:23:24 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 07, 2011, 05:19:27 PM
"Accomplishing the impossible" is a very bourgeoise aspiration.
But but, I didn't aspire so! It just happened without me even knowing! 2 years before I found out about it!
Ah, but your taking pleasure in it betrays your suburban, white and middle class values system.
See, people think this class thing is easy, but it's not.
Subject displaying massive stern damage, possibly the result of a torpedo or mine. Subject continues to attempt to pump out the bilges, but is settling aft.
I wonder, if Khara were to continue digging and eventually discover she is mistaken, would she have it in her to post her results and admit the mistake?
Social experiment, ITT!
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
I wonder, if Khara were to continue digging and eventually discover she is mistaken, would she have it in her to post her results and admit the mistake?
Social experiment, ITT!
I strongly suggest that you take this opportunity to back the fuck off of Khara.
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
I wonder, if Khara were to continue digging and eventually discover she is mistaken, would she have it in her to post her results and admit the mistake?
Social experiment, ITT!
I strongly suggest that you take this opportunity to back the fuck off of Khara.
Doesn't matter. She flounced and boogered up her account.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
I wonder, if Khara were to continue digging and eventually discover she is mistaken, would she have it in her to post her results and admit the mistake?
Social experiment, ITT!
Jesus. STFU.
This thread is a fucking toolbox.
@Dok, The Rev:
Am I missing something? Is Khara a delicate flower? I resent being called a liar when I am not. I defend myself, accuser flounces, and I'm, again, the asshole.
I should think, if I'm expected to take the extreme amount of shit flung at me ITT, those flinging it should prepare themselves for the same. Especially when I've spelled out quite clearly that is what's going to happen.
People in glass houses....
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
Am I missing something? Is Khara a delicate flower?
Not sure, to be honest.
Fact remains the same, this thread is a toolbox, and I am a tool for bothering with it.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
dun DUN DUN!!!
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 05:40:09 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
Am I missing something? Is Khara a delicate flower?
Not sure, to be honest.
Fact remains the same, this thread is a toolbox, and I am a tool for bothering with it.
Bofus.
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 05:42:25 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 05:40:09 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
Am I missing something? Is Khara a delicate flower?
Not sure, to be honest.
Fact remains the same, this thread is a toolbox, and I am a tool for bothering with it.
Bofus.
TROOF.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 05:29:26 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
I wonder, if Khara were to continue digging and eventually discover she is mistaken, would she have it in her to post her results and admit the mistake?
Social experiment, ITT!
I strongly suggest that you take this opportunity to back the fuck off of Khara.
Doesn't matter. She flounced and boogered up her account.
Not true.
I am not flouncing. Never said I was, never said I was the last time.
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
:lulz:
Quote from: Pixie on October 07, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
:lulz:
God Dammit. I just got it. Now I feel just like a Fucking Retard™.
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 06:07:28 PM
Quote from: Pixie on October 07, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
:lulz:
God Dammit. I just got it. Now I feel just like a Fucking Retard™.
That's a good thing though, right?
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 06:07:28 PM
Quote from: Pixie on October 07, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
:lulz:
God Dammit. I just got it. Now I feel just like a Fucking Retard™.
That's a good thing though, right?
I am working under the assumption that it is a good thing, thereby altering reality once again to make me the hero in a cheap sci-fi novel.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:06:19 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 03:04:22 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Payne on October 07, 2011, 03:02:01 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 02:56:04 PM
Have yourself a little perspective here, Dok.
Are you seriously telling Howl to get a little perspective here, after everything you've said ITT?
:lol:
In the context I used it, yes.
It strikes me that the main issue from the OP and through all the ensuing posts is a distinct lack of perspective on your part (although I will not deny that others have probably got the same issue).
Let he who is without sin...
...eat the first dick.
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 06:14:03 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: The Rev on October 07, 2011, 06:07:28 PM
Quote from: Pixie on October 07, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 07, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 04:28:12 PM
OK federal. Then she looked it up wrong. Nigel, post your source so we can all read for ourselves. I signed up through FAFSA. It specifically asked on the application if I've been convicted of a felony drug conviction. To which I replied No, as my conviction is not drug related. I am receiving Financial Aid.
I got that from here: http://felonyguide.com/Can-felons-get-financial-aid.php
Which states:
QuoteFAFSA is another road to take but can only be taken by the few. Those with past convictions of possessing or selling illegal substances or those with convictions still on their records are not eligible to apply for grants and scholarships through FAFSA. Convictions must be removed before applying. Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are also available through FAFSA. Some colleges even use FAFSA to determine state, local, and school-related scholarships and grants
However, further research failed to corroborate that info, so I am willing to concede that I am mistaken.
When I was applying for Financial Aid, my initial assumption was that my felony would likely bar me from receiving it. However, I met with the Financial Aid Advisor at UW-Waukesha, Judy Becker, and she told me that only applies to drug convictions. So I signed up, jumped through some hoops, and eventually received the check.
It was an understandable mistake. And I regret I was such an ass to you and Khara about it. I got defensive, and I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry.
ETA: Do you by chance have a rare and curious book I can borrow?
Thanks for the apology.
I don't have any rare or curious books, but I do have this packet of bath salts...
:lulz:
God Dammit. I just got it. Now I feel just like a Fucking Retard™.
That's a good thing though, right?
I am working under the assumption that it is a good thing, thereby altering reality once again to make me the hero in a cheap sci-fi novel.
:lulz:
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
mirroring is a good way of building rapport, but when it's an adversarial context with people that are shit flinging artistes, then caution is advised.
you, like me, seem to be the type that likes to keep debate lighthearted, even when the passion runs high. a delicate touch and generous diplomacy is required to achieve this. deference to strong opinions can sometimes be difficult when they are opposite your own, and learning when to bow out is not trivial.
i generally feel like something of an outsider here, and fear that i might be seen as milquetoast by some, but that's ok because i get something out of this place.
Listen to him, Trix. We're all shit flinging ARTEEEEEEEEEEEEESTS!
Someone should do something.
Dok,
Holding his cigarette backwards. EET EES ALL SO BORRRRING!
Oh fuck, Dok, you're an ARTISTE? I guess I'ma have to put you down tonight. It's the only humane thing to do. :cry:
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 07, 2011, 06:25:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
mirroring is a good way of building rapport, but when it's an adversarial context with people that are shit flinging artistes, then caution is advised.
you, like me, seem to be the type that likes to keep debate lighthearted, even when the passion runs high. a delicate touch and generous diplomacy is required to achieve this. deference to strong opinions can sometimes be difficult when they are opposite your own, and learning when to bow out is not trivial.
i generally feel like something of an outsider here, and fear that i might be seen as milquetoast by some, but that's ok because i get something out of this place.
Listen to him, Trix. We're all shit flinging ARTEEEEEEEEEEEEESTS!
Someone should do something.
Dok,
Holding his cigarette backwards. EET EES ALL SO BORRRRING!
Oh fuck, Dok, you're an ARTISTE? I guess I'ma have to put you down tonight. It's the only humane thing to do. :cry:
FINALLY! :banana:
Wow there sure are a lot of posts ITT.
After having read all of it I think that, while seemingly heavily propelled mostly by his glands, Trix is not an irredeemable shitneck. Nor is he a hopeless douche. Nor do I find him to be a skank ho.
A bit of an idiot sometimes though. But a tenacious idiot.
Alty,
knows from skank ho, yo.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Science me, babby on October 07, 2011, 06:25:36 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
mirroring is a good way of building rapport, but when it's an adversarial context with people that are shit flinging artistes, then caution is advised.
you, like me, seem to be the type that likes to keep debate lighthearted, even when the passion runs high. a delicate touch and generous diplomacy is required to achieve this. deference to strong opinions can sometimes be difficult when they are opposite your own, and learning when to bow out is not trivial.
i generally feel like something of an outsider here, and fear that i might be seen as milquetoast by some, but that's ok because i get something out of this place.
Listen to him, Trix. We're all shit flinging ARTEEEEEEEEEEEEESTS!
Someone should do something.
Dok,
Holding his cigarette backwards. EET EES ALL SO BORRRRING!
Oh fuck, Dok, you're an ARTISTE? I guess I'ma have to put you down tonight. It's the only humane thing to do. :cry:
FINALLY! :banana:
:lol:
you are an artiste d' fling, too, Freeky!
an inspiration to us all.
:)
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Donald Coyote on October 07, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
For some reason I feel like letting everyone know I am enjoying my white male middleclass life with my 8 year-old German luxury station wagon and apartment that is 3 times the size of my barracks room.
Because life ain't all that bad, even for working class (and the enlisted military is definitely working class) America?
Because things get better, if you let them, and you're willing to get off your arse?
How about, "I sold my soul and you can too"?
I honestly don't fucking know where I was going with that. It was supposed to be lulzy, but I think I just failed.
Granted most enlisted I see that are driving around luxury automobiles have shitty amounts of debt, and not everybody can get into the Army, especially now.
And my car now costs more to maintain than it's worth if I were to sell it or trade it in.
But the only way I am able to afford college now is because I enlisted, since I didn't want help from my grandparents, who are rather well off themselves.
However, trix is most assuredly a middle class white male.
Quote from: Iptuous on October 07, 2011, 03:05:05 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 07, 2011, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: Donald Coyote on October 07, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
For some reason I feel like letting everyone know I am enjoying my white male middleclass life with my 8 year-old German luxury station wagon and apartment that is 3 times the size of my barracks room.
Because life ain't all that bad, even for working class (and the enlisted military is definitely working class) America?
Because things get better, if you let them, and you're willing to get off your arse?
and if you're lucky...
A large amount of luck to be born when and where I was. A few centuries the wrong way and I probably would have been left at the edge of village for being blind.
And lucky I haven't be in a convoy, and thus lucky that I haven't been shot at or blown up.
Lucky to have been in the kind of unit I am, so I get the majority of the benefits but with very few of the risks.
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
Ook ook, motherfucker. Guess what? You just earned yourself an infinite shitfest. Hopefully, you continue having fun when every thread you start turns into this exact same argument until you're gone.
Phox,
Still in a good mood, apparently.
P.S. You are a liar, and you are stupid.
Quote from: Doktor Phox on October 07, 2011, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: trix on October 07, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Phox, I've mostly avoided addressing you for one simple reason: You are lame. Out of everyone else here, you are clearly the pom-pom toting follower. You're that kid on the playground following the bully around going YEAH WHAT HE SAID FUCKER. You only joined this thread to reiterate the popular opinion and add nothing new, trying to score points by beating the dead horse.
You aren't worth the time it took to type that.
Ook ook, motherfucker. Guess what? You just earned yourself an infinite shitfest. Hopefully, you continue having fun when every thread you start turns into this exact same argument until you're gone.
Phox,
Still in a good mood, apparently.
P.S. You are a liar, and you are stupid.
MINDLAZORZ AND DARK SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!