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QuoteWon't someone please think of the rich straight white men who advocate both sides-ism? When will it be their turn to be heard?https://www.resetera.com/threads/chris-evans-is-creating-a-website-where-you-can-hear-both-sides-of-a-political-issue-in-a-succinct-digestible-way.110002/post-19659454
Won't someone please think of the rich straight white men who advocate both sides-ism? When will it be their turn to be heard?
Link is actually into bears and is having a secret affair with Zelda's fat hairy father. Do a google search, you will find evidence
QuoteAs an intersex person who's been practicing multiple martial arts since childhood and bladed arts and archery I'll refrain from answering this but I'll say the following. https://www.resetera.com/threads/why-women-criticise-sexualised-character-designs-ot2-i-have-no-pants-and-i-must-scream-read-op.65064/page-173#post-19634693
As an intersex person who's been practicing multiple martial arts since childhood and bladed arts and archery I'll refrain from answering this but I'll say the following.
-yet it's about damn time we have it- about how fighting sports can and WILL have a longterm impact on your sexuality and how it's gonna develop and how sometimes you're not okay with where your brain wanna go on that topic. And how much during teenager years of being a martial artist , your passion for your sport is at complete odds with a really troubled and rocked in all direcctions development of your sexuality for some martial artist teens regardless of gender sex and sexual orientation"
There are some arguments that have valid points to both sides.
User banned (5 days): Inflammatory comparisons, body shaming.We banned smoking in ads because it was unhealthy and killing people. Fastfood, soda, and obesity should be the same.
I’ll never stop being shocked at how terrible some people here can be to those who are overweight. Astounding lack of empathy and callousness , embarassing really.
With all the freaking out that occurs when a fat person exists in a public, visible space, I always wonder if the same people will come rattling out of the woodwork when the media "glorifies" drug use, which, y'know, happens all the time. And drug use and abuse costs more and has wider reaching impacts.Of course, both have other issues attached - all sorts of things can cause obesity and drug addiction. But just in talking about "glorifying" here.
Yep this thread went exactly as to be expected. Most of my plus sized friends are terrified of going to the beach because of judgemental people.
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So like I've spent the vast majority of my adult life at around 400 pounds. My twenties, up until my early thirties, when I lost 200 pounds through diet and exercise. Over the course of 3 years or so I gained it all back and am now turning 40 this July. I began this year at 360 pounds and weighed in at 329 Sunday morning.
Quote from: https://www.resetera.com/threads/gillette-ad-features-an-unapologetic-fat-woman-in-a-swimsuit-heads-explode-see-staff-post.110223/post-19646253 User banned (5 days): Inflammatory comparisons, body shaming.We banned smoking in ads because it was unhealthy and killing people. Fastfood, soda, and obesity should be the same.
The framing of this OP will not lead to productive discussion, and so we're closing this thread.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/fuckwit-entitled-vegans-brought-melbourne-cbd-to-a-standstill-today-here-in-australia.110228/QuoteThe framing of this OP will not lead to productive discussion, and so we're closing this thread.
Henry sounds like a whiteass name.
Anyway for the sake of public health I should probably not bother continuing to post in this thread because some of the lazier arguments are obviously elevating my hypertension
But some members are rightfully receiving the ban hammer (as an obese person myself, I love to be called grotesque and ugly) so their participation is always appreciated.
Hateful speech about fat people is the last vestige of moderate socially tolerated hate, as witnessed herein. The assholes get off on being disgusting garbage people in public without the immediate shunning, disguising it as concern for the overweight person's health.
i love TheSyldat, they are badass and fairly desexualizedfighter-sexuality
Give me furry Link, or give me death!#Fursecution
Are there even any fat characters in smash?BAN SMASH you cowards.
Quote from: Lonewulfeus on April 08, 2019, 05:26:17 PMAre there even any fat characters in smash?BAN SMASH you cowards.Wario? K Rool?
Here is some examples of Yangs racist dog whistles:
Probably many of them but I don't feel comfortable assuming this Asian guy is scared of whites no longer being a majority based on these tweets
"Our life expectancy has declined" is incredibly bizarre after "white births have declined" to the point of "i dont know what else can explain it."
Yeah, I don't know what the fuck he is getting at either with those statements.
In response to nasty comments made in the thread discussing the Gillette ad featuring an obese woman, I wanted to raise awareness of a show called My 600-lb Life that has been airing on TLC since 2012. The show was created by surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (or Dr. Now) who specializes in weight loss surgery for morbidly obese patients. Each episode follows a patient's year-long journey to get approved for weight loss surgery.When asked for his motivation for creating the show, Dr. Now spoke of the ignorance that persists in regards to obesity and the people suffering from it. And this ignorance does not only stem from common folk, but people in the medical field as well. Therefore, he wanted to create a window for people and medical workers to gain insight into the daily lives and struggles of the morbidly obese, to allow them to adjust their views of these people.Keynote with Dr. Younan NowzaradanIt deserves mentioning that the show comes with a lot of drama at times, given that disfunctional family situations often make for the core of the issues that pathed a person's way to obesity. But that isn't why I came to appreciate this show. Instead, it has allowed me to see these people as victims of a sickness that spiraled out of their control. Eating addiction is not very different from drug addiction. However, no human can survive without food. Imagine a sober ex-alcoholic having to drink alcohol every day; they would have a hard time quitting their destructive habit. This means food addiction turns into a battle of incredible will versus temptation with each bite taken.Is obesity acceptable? No, obesity and especially morbid obesity leads to a myriad of health issues and greatly shortens the lifespan of those afflicted. Furthermore, it can cause immense strain on a family. Morbidly obese people are decreasingly mobile with increasingly high weight, the eventual outcome their being bed-ridden. At this point at the latest, families are forced to adopt a relationship of caretaker and caregiver. The result oftentimes is estrangement and resentment.What about their appearance? Beauty standards leave no place for the obese, and society makes sure to remind them of that at every turn. Being judged for their weight on a daily basis through looks and comments only harms their self-esteem, and that in turn only leads to them sinking further into unhealthy eating habits. After all, eating can be a safe space if you aren't allowed to feel safe anywhere else. Therefore, if you truly want obese people to improve their health, do not shame them for their appearance. Let them know they have a place in society as they are now, do not let them feel out of place. Healthy choices are theirs to make, but you can make it easier on them. Likewise, Gillette showing an obese woman enjoying herself at the beach is a great thing. She should be allowed to, and these positive experiences will only make it easier on her to lose weight later should she decide to make that choice. On the contrary, you shaming her for enjoying herself outside will only lead to her putting on more weight instead. And that doesn't make you an ally - it makes you an accomplice in their weight gain.This is just some of the more important insight I have gained thanks to My 600-lb Life, and I think it is something best experienced yourself. Wanting people to be healthier is a good thing, but if you do, you have the responsibility to treat them right. I think this show can help you learn to do so. The watch is difficult at times, a recent episode showing a patient that was successful in getting weight loss surgery still pass away from heart failure mere weeks later. I also need to warn of surgical procedures being shown in detail, meaning the faint of heart will want to look away.
I was morbidly obese for a while. It wasn't healthy, attractive, or fun. What I did after getting fit was spend time helping gaffers with their own problems and share advice and motivational talks from my first-hand experience. Or I guess you could just fucking ban everyone for acknowledging reality instead.
Is this a joke thread? I'm not clicking on a fucking Joe Rogan video - let alone for Kevin Hart's homophobic ass.
https://www.resetera.com/threads/my-600-lb-life-a-show-guide-on-how-to-treat-obese-people-with-respect.110294/QuoteIn response to nasty comments made in the thread discussing the Gillette ad featuring an obese woman, I wanted to raise awareness of a show called My 600-lb Life that has been airing on TLC since 2012. The show was created by surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (or Dr. Now) who specializes in weight loss surgery for morbidly obese patients. Each episode follows a patient's year-long journey to get approved for weight loss surgery.When asked for his motivation for creating the show, Dr. Now spoke of the ignorance that persists in regards to obesity and the people suffering from it. And this ignorance does not only stem from common folk, but people in the medical field as well. Therefore, he wanted to create a window for people and medical workers to gain insight into the daily lives and struggles of the morbidly obese, to allow them to adjust their views of these people.Keynote with Dr. Younan NowzaradanIt deserves mentioning that the show comes with a lot of drama at times, given that disfunctional family situations often make for the core of the issues that pathed a person's way to obesity. But that isn't why I came to appreciate this show. Instead, it has allowed me to see these people as victims of a sickness that spiraled out of their control. Eating addiction is not very different from drug addiction. However, no human can survive without food. Imagine a sober ex-alcoholic having to drink alcohol every day; they would have a hard time quitting their destructive habit. This means food addiction turns into a battle of incredible will versus temptation with each bite taken.Is obesity acceptable? No, obesity and especially morbid obesity leads to a myriad of health issues and greatly shortens the lifespan of those afflicted. Furthermore, it can cause immense strain on a family. Morbidly obese people are decreasingly mobile with increasingly high weight, the eventual outcome their being bed-ridden. At this point at the latest, families are forced to adopt a relationship of caretaker and caregiver. The result oftentimes is estrangement and resentment.What about their appearance? Beauty standards leave no place for the obese, and society makes sure to remind them of that at every turn. Being judged for their weight on a daily basis through looks and comments only harms their self-esteem, and that in turn only leads to them sinking further into unhealthy eating habits. After all, eating can be a safe space if you aren't allowed to feel safe anywhere else. Therefore, if you truly want obese people to improve their health, do not shame them for their appearance. Let them know they have a place in society as they are now, do not let them feel out of place. Healthy choices are theirs to make, but you can make it easier on them. Likewise, Gillette showing an obese woman enjoying herself at the beach is a great thing. She should be allowed to, and these positive experiences will only make it easier on her to lose weight later should she decide to make that choice. On the contrary, you shaming her for enjoying herself outside will only lead to her putting on more weight instead. And that doesn't make you an ally - it makes you an accomplice in their weight gain.This is just some of the more important insight I have gained thanks to My 600-lb Life, and I think it is something best experienced yourself. Wanting people to be healthier is a good thing, but if you do, you have the responsibility to treat them right. I think this show can help you learn to do so. The watch is difficult at times, a recent episode showing a patient that was successful in getting weight loss surgery still pass away from heart failure mere weeks later. I also need to warn of surgical procedures being shown in detail, meaning the faint of heart will want to look away.
I’ll just say this - when you immediately shut down any possibility of viewing obese people enjoying life, you’re not doing anything to curb obesity. If you actually care about that, lobby politicians to stop subsidizing corn syrup, donate to programs that teach nutritious lifestyles, or fight to end food deserts that lead to people buying their groceries at convenience stores.All you’re doing is asking obese people to hide from view and not make any noise, which is pretty fucking mean. No one is like, “Awww yeah, being fat fucking rules, guy! I totally love it and how society judges me as dumber, unattractive, and weak-willed.”
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This thread seems to be the latest in a pattern of inflammatory topics meant to incite a response from the community. Since this is a single ex-employee's opinion from social media, this is a poor basis for this conversation, and we are closing the topic.
Hundreds and hundreds of rumors are posted on other websites every day and only a small fraction of them are true. You’ll need more than an anonymous text leak to justify a topic.
After fourteen pages, the OP has gotten enough feedback on their question. It seems unnecessary to keep this thread going indefinitely since the OP’s mind is made up. This thread is now closed.
Racial disparity in the criminal justice system notwithstanding, this OP and thread title don’t appear to contain all the necessary information for someone to make an accurate judgment on the case. We are closing this topic.
We have many threads on the PC storefront conflict where members can discuss their opinions or experiences with the competing stores. Threads like this are effectively conversations about those conversations which are routinely unproductive. As such we are closing this thread.
We have no shortage of threads for you to read and learn why people are upset with the new PC storefront environment. A thread like this is entirely unproductive to anybody's understanding of the conflict and will not produce any meaningful discussion.
Every long-lasting and meaningful relationship I've ever had as an adult has been with someone I met at work, so I've been through this plenty of times. People have bad experiences with it but lots of other people do just fine. You might find there are no issues whatsoever and neither of you have a problem with it.
Yes. My parents hated video games and believed they were damaging to children. They attributed virtually every problem I had to the fact I played video games. Much of my childhood gaming experiences were done in total private or secret. I would stow away my Game Boy when I heard them coming. I would quickly change the channel on the TV to make it look like I was watching television instead. Usually if my father saw me playing video games, he immediately gave me a chore or manual labor to do.
I usually take a few days off from work (or leave work early) specifically to play a new game I'm interested in. So, truth be told, I do still play video games. But in a way, my time is still restricted.
You hear this semi-regularly in the From Software community. I think to an outsider it sounds really pathetic a lot of the time. It's just a video game, after all. Congratulations. You beat a video game. This should not be a meaningful life experience.When I first played Bloodborne in 2015, I realized I'd never actually played a difficult video game before. I don't know if anyone remembers my old thread from that time where I expressed spending 10+ hours across multiple sittings unable to reach the first checkpoint lantern. I was beyond frustrated and insulted and wanted to quit. But there was so much mysticism and intrigue built up around the experience. I wanted to see more. I wanted to get it. Even though the game was killing me every time I pushed forward on the control stick, I wanted to see more so badly. I wanted to beat the game. I didn't want the game to beat me.I had to completely rethink how, and why, I played video games. I needed to stop trying to make things work that weren't working. I had to stop treating failure like reason to stop. I had to stop trying to brute force my way to success. Bloodborne didn't allow for even a moment of passive or disengaged attention. I had to be focused, and dedicated, and I had to want to do what I was doing whether it was fun or not.I didn't grow up playing classic arcade games or early home titles that were maddeningly difficult to discourage rentals. Every video game I ever played was a game where my longterm success was basically guaranteed. I never played a video game before where I truly didn't know if I was going to be good enough to finish it.That was many years ago now. As childish as it is, Bloodborne was the first thing I ever finished that I was really bad at. It was the first thing I ever tried to do that I wasn't automatically good at. It was the first thing I ever went in to with no skills whatsoever and had to decide whether I wanted to put in the time and effort to accomplish something. Bloodborne taught me how to apply myself to something difficult, even if the reward is arbitrary, and figure out a solution through practice and experimentation. It taught me the importance of not giving up even if I'd be happier, short-term, if I did. It taught me how to internalize and process failure as an important part of progress.I think a big part of it was the safe environment for me to try and fail so many times. The real world has so many terrifying consequences for failure, but a video game has none. That safe simulation of hardship helped me develop a lot of personal understanding of what failure and determination should feel like.I don't know. Maybe I should have learned all these things from something other than a video game. Maybe I should have learned them growing up. Maybe it's as pathetic as it sounds. But I'm glad I had that experience. Video games, like any piece of fiction, can have a really lasting impact on their audience. Bloodborne isn't the only game that's done that for me, but it's the only game I can think of where I came out of it with life skills.
Quote from: Finale Fireworker, https://www.resetera.com/threads/anyone-here-work-with-their-so.110250/post-19648141Every long-lasting and meaningful relationship I've ever had as an adult has been with someone I met at work, so I've been through this plenty of times. People have bad experiences with it but lots of other people do just fine. You might find there are no issues whatsoever and neither of you have a problem with it.
This dude is really saying his gaming time is restricted when he fucking takes off work to play games?
Quote from: Finale Fireworker, https://www.resetera.com/threads/did-your-parents-restrict-your-gaming-habits.109613/post-19538455Yes. My parents hated video games and believed they were damaging to children. They attributed virtually every problem I had to the fact I played video games. Much of my childhood gaming experiences were done in total private or secret. I would stow away my Game Boy when I heard them coming. I would quickly change the channel on the TV to make it look like I was watching television instead. Usually if my father saw me playing video games, he immediately gave me a chore or manual labor to do.Quote from: Finale FireworkerI usually take a few days off from work (or leave work early) specifically to play a new game I'm interested in. So, truth be told, I do still play video games. But in a way, my time is still restricted.Quote from: Finale Fireworker, https://www.resetera.com/threads/sekiros-challenging-but-fair-boss-fights-have-better-equipped-me-to-deal-with-stressful-situations-irl.110321/post-19658870You hear this semi-regularly in the From Software community. I think to an outsider it sounds really pathetic a lot of the time. It's just a video game, after all. Congratulations. You beat a video game. This should not be a meaningful life experience.When I first played Bloodborne in 2015, I realized I'd never actually played a difficult video game before. I don't know if anyone remembers my old thread from that time where I expressed spending 10+ hours across multiple sittings unable to reach the first checkpoint lantern. I was beyond frustrated and insulted and wanted to quit. But there was so much mysticism and intrigue built up around the experience. I wanted to see more. I wanted to get it. Even though the game was killing me every time I pushed forward on the control stick, I wanted to see more so badly. I wanted to beat the game. I didn't want the game to beat me.I had to completely rethink how, and why, I played video games. I needed to stop trying to make things work that weren't working. I had to stop treating failure like reason to stop. I had to stop trying to brute force my way to success. Bloodborne didn't allow for even a moment of passive or disengaged attention. I had to be focused, and dedicated, and I had to want to do what I was doing whether it was fun or not.I didn't grow up playing classic arcade games or early home titles that were maddeningly difficult to discourage rentals. Every video game I ever played was a game where my longterm success was basically guaranteed. I never played a video game before where I truly didn't know if I was going to be good enough to finish it.That was many years ago now. As childish as it is, Bloodborne was the first thing I ever finished that I was really bad at. It was the first thing I ever tried to do that I wasn't automatically good at. It was the first thing I ever went in to with no skills whatsoever and had to decide whether I wanted to put in the time and effort to accomplish something. Bloodborne taught me how to apply myself to something difficult, even if the reward is arbitrary, and figure out a solution through practice and experimentation. It taught me the importance of not giving up even if I'd be happier, short-term, if I did. It taught me how to internalize and process failure as an important part of progress.I think a big part of it was the safe environment for me to try and fail so many times. The real world has so many terrifying consequences for failure, but a video game has none. That safe simulation of hardship helped me develop a lot of personal understanding of what failure and determination should feel like.I don't know. Maybe I should have learned all these things from something other than a video game. Maybe I should have learned them growing up. Maybe it's as pathetic as it sounds. But I'm glad I had that experience. Video games, like any piece of fiction, can have a really lasting impact on their audience. Bloodborne isn't the only game that's done that for me, but it's the only game I can think of where I came out of it with life skills.
Quote from: Stro on April 08, 2019, 06:01:01 PMThis dude is really saying his gaming time is restricted when he fucking takes off work to play games?in a way, it is restricted. that way is also known as "not at all"
