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| Topic | Stardew Valley makes me chuckle sometimes |
| darkmaian23 10/06/19 4:04:25 AM #9 | Wait, which house had the Mayor's underwear? I don't remember that at all. |
| Topic | British man questioned by cops for watching The Quartering |
| darkmaian23 10/04/19 10:55:18 AM #29 | Funkydog posted... pikachupwnage posted...darkmaian23 posted...As per the British Investigatory Powers Act, the police and all kinds of government agencies have free access to the internet history of everyone in the UK, and ISPs must retain and make this data available. As I posted in another topic on the politics board, William Barr and officials from the UK and Australia have written an open letter opposing Facebook's plan to implement end-to-end encryption claiming it will harm their ability to investigate child abuse and terrorism. An agreement has also been reached under the CLOUD Act that will allow the UK to request data directly from tech companies in the US without going through the courts. Although the CLOUD Act doesn't require that the data they gather be shared with US law enforcement, it doesn't prevent it either. The CLOUD Act is nothing but an end run around the 4th Amendment. Piece by piece, the same garbage that the UK and Australia have passed will become a reality here too. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/261-politics/78061928 |
| Topic | Hong Kong president triggers emergency powers, bypasses parliament to ban masks |
| darkmaian23 10/04/19 10:42:44 AM #18 | pikachupwnage posted... Or she could pass a bunch of laws giving proper fucking rights and indepedence from China instead. That assumes she does anything other than exactly what Beijing tells her to do. |
| Topic | Lol the 700 club |
| darkmaian23 10/03/19 11:22:10 AM #9 | I have relatives who watch the 700 Club for news. |
| Topic | British man questioned by cops for watching The Quartering |
| darkmaian23 10/03/19 11:14:43 AM #23 | PtlessAgmnts posted... How does that work? The police are tracking YouTube vids? As per the British Investigatory Powers Act, the police and all kinds of government agencies have free access to the internet history of everyone in the UK, and ISPs must retain and make this data available. |
| Topic | Court rules the FCC can't block state net neutrality laws |
| darkmaian23 10/01/19 8:30:15 PM #15 | DevsBro posted... Nall posted...[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Nothing has changed because the Net Neutrality repeal has been tied up in court since the FCC decided to go through with it. |
| Topic | British man questioned by cops for watching The Quartering |
| darkmaian23 10/01/19 8:28:03 PM #4 | I think that kind of thing is honestly scary. The police watching citizen internet use closely enough to come over and visit because you watched a (completely legal, I'm assuming) Youtube video is deeply disturbing. Also, not to start the whole debate up again, I happen to find it ridiculous that the UK considers even very offensive drawn porn (not based on real people, of course) to be illegal in the first place. A complete waste of police time and an affront to civil liberties. |
| Topic | ITT list anime close to being hentai that isn't hentai |
| darkmaian23 09/30/19 4:29:56 PM #17 | FrozenXylophone posted... darkmaian23 posted...Testament of Sister New Devil is a close second, especially the second season. It's still classified as ecchi, and was streamed by major anime providers that don't do porn. So no, I guess not. But both it and TLRD are about as close as you can get to porn without being porn, hence the recommendation. |
| Topic | hentai is morally superior to porn |
| darkmaian23 09/30/19 3:32:39 PM #3 | It's kind of a weird thought, but I agree. Absolutely none of the moral negatives you might assign to porn involving real people can be applied to drawings. |
| Topic | ITT list anime close to being hentai that isn't hentai |
| darkmaian23 09/30/19 3:09:39 PM #14 | To Love Ru Darkness is the most correct answer. Testament of Sister New Devil is a close second, especially the second season. |
| Topic | why did everyone hate mass effect 3? |
| darkmaian23 09/28/19 6:29:48 AM #7 | The ending was terrible. Also, nobody had placed ME:A yet to know how low the franchise could actually sink. If you ignore the weird and unsatisfying ending(s), ME3 was still a great game. |
| Topic | Would you feel safe to leave your doors and windows open? |
| darkmaian23 09/27/19 6:03:05 PM #7 | Beveren_Rabbit posted... There's a lot of porch pirates on my street. Pretty much every other night you can hear someone at your front door at 2am-3am. That's disturbing. Can't you call the cops or something? |
| Topic | First 'Elf' video game character that comes to mind? |
| darkmaian23 09/27/19 8:46:26 AM #39 | Rena from SO2. |
| Topic | C/D: Trump is the least intelligent U. S. President. |
| darkmaian23 09/27/19 7:39:57 AM #41 | The theory of multiple kinds of intelligence might be popular, but there is no empirical evidence for it. Trump speaks using a limited vocabulary of simple words. Most of his speeches are full of incomprehensible sentence fragments that don't flow together. When he is asked specific questions in interviews, he wanders around, speaks vaguely, and never gives any indication he understands anything or could provide a definite answer if forced to. People like to claim that this is all an act, but given the contents of the recently released call memo--a memo, NOT a transcript, so a staffer could have and probably did edit it--isn't much better than what we see him give us in public so that's how he talks in private too. Being awkward, hesitant, or ineffective when communicating can be a public speaking problem. Being unable to complete a complex thought, use large words, or speak in complete sentences that make sense is an intelligence problem. Winning the presidency doesn't take much in the way of intelligence (unfortunately). In the first place, only existing politicians or the wealthy and well-connected have a shot. Smart, caring visionaries not from the 1% need not apply. Next up in his favor was party. The democrats had held the presidency for 8 years with Obama, and typically that's about as long as one party can last before things flip. Donald Trump is a hugely recognizable figure so he didn't have to work to get people to remember him. The fact that Donald Trump is a billionaire (never mind his huge inheritance of life of privilege) led a lot of people to think he'd be able to run the government better than a career politician, never mind that the government isn't a business. He campaigned on the idea of making America great again, and nostalgia is a powerful force. And he played on racism and xenophobia, which like it or not, resonates with a ton of people too. People in my area all voted for Trump, and to hear them tell it, it's simply because he is an old white businessman with a lot of money. Every time he says or does something stupid, they go "well, Trump has a lot of money and experience, so..." and deflect whatever the problem is. I'm a bit ashamed to admit it, but for some of my relatives, the fact that the man can't form complex thoughts was a boon too. Most votes aren't very smart. They don't understand why the world has to be so complicated and don't want it to be complicated. So promises that the world will be like it used to be and everything will work out with no details suits them just fine. As long as they can pick those details out of the word salad, nothing else matters. |
| Topic | malazan sucks |
| darkmaian23 09/26/19 7:57:32 AM #4 | I agree completely. It has no redeeming qualities, yet all the elements you need for a truly good epic are just lying around in the prose. It might be one of the worst things I've ever read. |
| Topic | Spirited Away sucks. |
| darkmaian23 09/26/19 7:55:42 AM #17 | lilORANG posted... Castle in the Sky was really good tbh. |
| Topic | BREAKING: Trump transcripts released |
| darkmaian23 09/25/19 5:30:13 PM #210 | It's a memo, not a literal transcript. I don't know why people are getting those two things confused. |
| Topic | Just got told off by my mother for not wanting kids |
| darkmaian23 09/23/19 4:47:06 PM #30 | _Rinku_ posted... I feel ya, TC. I'm never having kids. |
| Topic | My parents told me I have to support my relatives in Asia in the future. |
| darkmaian23 09/22/19 3:26:52 PM #22 | FFVII_REMAKE posted... There's like 20-25 families that needs to be supported. No. You cannot possibly have that many families' of people you should be responsible for, regardless of culture. If you are being forced to provide financial support for at least some of them, make it the subset of families closest in relation to you. Inappropriate posted... So this girl will not only be living with me and my wife in the future, but we are also expected to pay for her living expenses and her college fees. Have you and your wife sat down and talked about the best way to tell them to fuck off? Unless it's someone you know and like enough to let them stay with you. But even then, college and expenses? Hell no. gloBal enemy posted... I said no space, then it was suggested we buy them a similar condo nearby... lol, how did you respond to that? Machete posted... I'm spiteful and vindictive as fuck, and 100x worse when I know I'm being objectively wronged. I would turn it into a game and we'd see who plays it better. This describes a good chunk of my family. Plenty of them are nice, giving people, but once you cross that red line, you're dead to them and they'll hate you until the end of time. |
| Topic | Women feel gross when men who they aren't attracted to are attracted to them |
| darkmaian23 09/21/19 4:34:18 PM #15 | HollowKnail posted...
That depends entirely on the person and what exactly they are feeling. If you think respect for feelings should be universal, you haven't had some of the awful, manipulative people in your life I have. |
| Topic | Its unsettling/disturbing how many people defend lolicon |
| darkmaian23 09/19/19 11:01:10 AM #46 | refmon posted... Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...If it stops people from potentially acting out urges against real people, it is of benefit. Does your hypothetical have any evidence behind it? |
| Topic | the UN finally bans lolis |
| darkmaian23 09/19/19 5:19:15 AM #18 | Do these guidelines have any weight behind them? The UN has been trying to get nations to ban lewd comics of all kinds since the dawn of time, and they always get smacked down. The last attempt--which I think was discussed around 6 months ago--was completely and utterly ridiculous, and they got a flood of hate mail telling them so. I'm not seeing this being reported on any major tech news or anime sites. What the UN was originally trying to do would have banned whole swaths of fiction, including popular books, that have nothing to do with lolis, so if that gained any real power I'd expect to hear about it somewhere other than GameFAQs. Is this something else? |
| Topic | Is the iPhone 11 worth upgrading to? |
| darkmaian23 09/18/19 4:16:14 AM #39 | I have a Galaxy S7 that is really starting to chug and behave strangely, so probably? |
| Topic | A criminal has to get some sort of punishment for their crime |
| darkmaian23 09/18/19 4:15:07 AM #6 | Rika_Furude posted... Does society feel that? Let's discuss the concept of a criminal owing society a debt, which is what I think you are talking about. The law is written by out of touch, wealthy, mostly white old men for one of three reasons: to enrich them, to enrich their donors, or to create a public perception of some kind of moral stance they think they can sell to get more votes. There is no moral or intellectual minimum required to be a lawmaker, and even if they pass blatantly shitty laws that nobody but the elite want (like Australia's anti-encryption legislation) there is nothing society at large can do about it. So a person who has violated the law may not have done anything immoral, nor has he necessarily done anything with which society would disagree. But there can also be injustice even if someone has committed a a serious crime that most people would agree is immoral. Mandatory minimum sentences--some very harsh--exist for a lot of crimes, and the for-profit prison industry lobbies continually for them to be increased to benefit their businesses. You might have been convicted under a nonsensical immoral law that society doesn't want, and you might have been given an unjust and disproportionate punishment that society doesn't agree with. There is one other thing that might have happened to you: you might never have gotten a trial. Around 90% of criminal cases in the United States are settled out of court using a plea bargain. Plenty of innocent people plead guilty to a crime they didn't commit because prosecutors threaten to add all kinds of charges if they make them go to trial, and most people can't afford real representation. Which would you rather take? 5 years in prison where you can see your kid graduate, or the possibility of getting 20 or more on trumped up charges, where a public defender would be your only hope? Prosecutors have a budget from the state. You might not have done it, but do you have the money to hire someone to convince the jury of that? Or the money to hire expert witnesses so that you get a fair shake? Most people don't. |
| Topic | New service in Japan pays 'bounty hunters' to catch shoplifters and gropers |
| darkmaian23 09/17/19 5:51:34 PM #11 | Ving_Rhames posted... This sounds pretty dangerous SpiritSephiroth posted... Theres absolutely no way to accuse an innocent here. I agree. Paying people to catch offenders seems kind of risky. Also, isn't Japan already super safe? |
| Topic | Forensic Files is addicting |
| darkmaian23 09/17/19 5:31:53 PM #6 | I absolutely love Forensic Files. Some of the episodes are hilarious though. Like, was that shitty plot the best you could come with? And then there is the ridiculously bad acting on the part of perpetrators during police interviews. Have you seen the one where the husband claimed his wife fell down the stairs because of her shoes? Devoid of emotion: "Those damn SHOES!". At least try to see affected. I nearly died from laughter. Maybe it's just because you know they are guilty because you watching Forensic Files, but I find a lot of the cases where a killer went free for years disturbing because guilt seems kind of obvious. |
| Topic | So my work future wife apparently is a functional alcoholic |
| darkmaian23 09/17/19 10:44:40 AM #29 | RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted... Gentlemen, ladies I just intend to get wasted with her and take advantage of friendship. Joke topic. |
| Topic | Does America really not have roundabouts like in the U.K.? |
| darkmaian23 09/17/19 10:39:55 AM #32 | I hate roundabouts. I'm genuinely surprised they don't cause more accidents. Nobody seems to know how to drive on them safely. |
| Topic | Rumor has it the Sega Genesis mini is shitbagels... |
| darkmaian23 09/15/19 7:45:08 PM #15 | HylianFox posted... darkmaian23 posted...My favorite retro Youtubers love it, and I trust them over random reviewers any day. I trust the opinions of the guys at My Life In Gaming implicitly. All of their videos are of extremely high quality, and the information is top notch. On the topics I was already well-versed in, I could find no flaws with their videos. |
| Topic | Rumor has it the Sega Genesis mini is shitbagels... |
| darkmaian23 09/15/19 6:35:41 PM #3 | My favorite retro Youtubers love it, and I trust them over random reviewers any day. |
| Topic | I had sex last night. Wasn't even worth it. This bitch was gross |
| darkmaian23 09/15/19 7:17:22 AM #8 | aki_sora posted... Eww |
| Topic | Is Skies of Arcadia really that good? |
| darkmaian23 09/14/19 12:58:12 PM #17 | The game is charming, but the random encounter rate and battle system haven't aged well. |
| Topic | ICE: ICE does not need a warrant to make an arrest |
| darkmaian23 09/14/19 12:57:36 PM #9 | That's absurd. The Constitution is not a series of suggestions. |
| Topic | Mystery disease killing dogs in Norway |
| darkmaian23 09/13/19 3:30:20 PM #12 | Hopefully it doesn't spread to humans. >.> |
| Topic | Something that's always bugged me about Ocarina of Time *spoilers* |
| darkmaian23 09/11/19 8:15:41 AM #8 | pegusus123456 posted... Because he's evil, the Triforce splits into three pieces instead of granting his wish. The reason the Triforce splits isn't because he is evil, it's because he only has power and lacks wisdom and courage. The gods created the Triforce to allow for the possibility of mortals altering reality. Gods can't use it (see: Skyward Sword), and to my knowledge there has never been a suggestion that the Triforce can ever serve as a judge of character. It's not like the Triforce of Power looked at Ganondorf and said "nah bro, you're evil". He was able to do whatever he wanted with the portion of the Triforce he was able to obtain. |
| Topic | FF7 materia combos |
| darkmaian23 09/11/19 4:41:38 AM #4 | One of the few complaints I have with FF7 is the lack of real choice in the materia system. There aren't enough types of blue materia for it to be as interesting as it could have been, and they should have done more with purple. I don't have a favorite combo, but I do have favorite materia: Green - Ultima (I just love that animation) Blue - All (most green materia need it, and mastered all sells for a pretty penny) Purple - Chocobo Lure (love me some chocobos) Yellow - Sense (I hate not knowing much health a tough boss has left) Red - Alexander (kid me could never get it so it felt extra special to be able to use it) |
| Topic | Final Fantasy VIII Remaster playthrough. *progressive spoilers* |
| darkmaian23 09/07/19 9:51:36 AM #14 | Ricemills posted... darkmaian23 posted...Am I the only one... In this case, I meant "the only one in this topic". |
| Topic | Would you have sex with a married woman? |
| darkmaian23 09/07/19 9:41:20 AM #9 | PiOverlord posted... There are 4 I would do it for. That's oddly specific. |
| Topic | First condiment that comes to mind? |
| darkmaian23 09/07/19 6:26:11 AM #12 | Frosting. I'm not proud. |
| Topic | Final Fantasy VIII Remaster playthrough. *progressive spoilers* |
| darkmaian23 09/07/19 6:24:52 AM #10 | Am I the only one who couldn't follow the plot at all? |
| Topic | So what do 30 year olds do on weekends |
| darkmaian23 09/06/19 9:44:23 PM #20 | All the same things they did at 29? 30 may seem magical, but aside from a slowing metabolism, not much changes. |
| Topic | Do you believe homelessness is a problem |
| darkmaian23 09/05/19 9:18:40 PM #10 | Are there still homeless people? Yes? Then it's a problem. I don't donate time or money to help fix it because I honestly don't know the best way to help. |
| Topic | Black Christmas remake trailer |
| darkmaian23 09/05/19 9:17:27 PM #7 | What's the point? Black Christmas shocked viewers because it was essentially the world's first slasher movie. Today, it's still a great watch if you can appreciate classic cinema. What would a remake bring to the table that would justify its existence? |
| Topic | Papa John's, Domino's, Pizza Hut, or Little Caesar? |
| darkmaian23 09/03/19 10:34:49 PM #38 | Sometimes I feel like I must live next to the only good Pizza Hut in America. Sometimes the previous owners would let the quality slide, but it has generally always been delicious. |
| Topic | I'll be 34 on friday, what should I have achieved in life by now? |
| darkmaian23 09/03/19 1:53:45 AM #21 | Take a long look at your life and what you don't have that you want and shoot for that. People seem to have weird ideas of success and lots of people try to pretend that they have it all or are better than you. Find out what makes you whole and shoot for that. |
| Topic | wtf do chiropractors do |
| darkmaian23 09/03/19 1:30:04 AM #122 | DarkRoast posted... It's not that there aren't good chiropractors. It's that Chiropractic itself is bullshit, and anything efficacious they do is not actually core Chiropractic. This. I knew someone who studied chiropractic, and they came out thinking they could do things like change the orientation of a baby by manipulating the mother's spine. The theory behind chiropractic is complete nonsense. Nobody in my entire family and friend group has ever seen one who wasn't a quack. If they do something right, it has nothing to do with their formal (non-medical) training. Horrible doctors exist, and there is such a thing as a bad visit to see a good doctor, but no matter what, doctors actually have real treatments to offer. They might not end up working, but they were based in reality and not magic spine fantasy land. When a chiropractor actually does something to your spine or neck, there is a very real chance they could hurt you. There is a reason so many of them barely touch you despite making bold claims. We had a guy in town once that had this hilarious device that he would hold over your back that made clicking noises. I forget what rationale he used to justify the noisemaker, but he would barely touch anyone. Especially if you looked old or seemed to have an obvious physical condition. As for doctors send you to chiropractors, it's often something people ask for and most of them don't do anything anyway. If some hospital started installing Chiropractors, it would be purely to make money. It doesn't matter to the people at the top whether or not it works. I've seen signs up for Integrative Medicine. None of the staff think it works, but it gets people interested and excited. Alternative medicine is really popular right now, and patients like to see that their beliefs are taken seriously even if they aren't. |
| Topic | How to delete my name on Google searches? |
| darkmaian23 09/01/19 6:45:52 AM #2 | Apparently in the EU there is something called the right to be forgotten. Aside from that, I don't think there is a way. |
| Topic | Just saw a woman literally take a shit in the middle of a busy shopping area. |
| darkmaian23 09/01/19 6:45:01 AM #4 | MuayThai85 posted... I heard about that kind of stuff happening (usually old people or children) and even seen kids pissing pretty much everywhere Seriously? But China is super modern now, right? I'd expect everyone to have basic hygiene down pat. On the subject of this topic specifically, I wonder if her social credit score dropped too. =P |
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