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InhumaneRaider posted...

If Satan is evil, why is he used as a punishment for evil people? Wouldn't Satan be dapping people up when they enter hell?

He isn't, and it's explained in the bible lol

How was it explained?

He was sent to hell for not wanting to serve humans and so he tests them and tortures them for not obeying the God he loves.

There are interpretations that Satan and Lucifer are two entirely different entities. Satan is the deciever, the serpent of the garden of Eden whereas Lucifer was the original right hand of God and the most beautiful of the angels that became a fallen angel for starting the uprising in heaven.

Basically, the angels were created from the light of creation, whereas man was created from the dirt. When God ordered the choir to serve mankind, Lucifer thought it was beneath the angels to do so. The practical upshot of this is also that hell was never meant for man, it was created to punish Lucifer and the angels that joined his rebellion.

Satan is an entirely different demon. The serpent of Eden, and Job's torturer among other things.

I've read through the bible more than twice, cover to cover, and I can tell you for a fact that neither of these interpretations are backed by scripture. Satan used to be Lucifer, the original source of temptation, and evil. But we know the end of the story, and spoiler alert, he loses.
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Currently playing: Witcher 3, Metro Last Light Redux, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat and Warioware: Twisted.

Definitely a jerk move to let your dog pee on somebody's private property. Don't be a crappy dog owner. Show respect for others.
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Currently playing: Witcher 3, Metro Last Light Redux, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat and Warioware: Twisted.

I've had my eyes fried by lasers. But I couldn't get something simple like LASIK. Nope my eyes were too far gone with astigmatism! I was forced to consider PRK treatment. Even with PRK, my eyes were so far gone my doctor said any surgery could prove to be ineffective. But I persisted and asked him if he would try anyways. Eventually he agreed because we both ended up having the same first name. LOL!

So the day for surgery came. I went in and they numbed my eyes. People who only require Lasik are lucky. They come in, both eyes are completed with a few seconds each, then comes the healing. As for me, I was forced to endure the surgery for a solid 10 minutes. The experience was straight out of a nightmare. I could smell the flesh from my eyes burning. Trust me, that is not a smell you would ever like to register in your mind...They gave me a stuffed animal to hold on, to draw focus away from my eyes. I squeezed that thing like hell! The entire time you have to hold perfectly still. Through all the tears and pain.

My week of hell began immediately afterward. After the initial pain meds wore off it became impossible to ignore what my eyes were feeling. If you imagine someone taking steak knives, shoving them straight through your pupil, and leaving them there...you will get an idea of how it felt. I'm really grateful my dad could take off of work and spend the night with me at a hotel. Between the pain and the loopiness from the meds I was in no condition to be by myself.

On the follow-up appointment with the doctor the next day we realized the only solution to stopping my pain was taking the same numbing eye drops that I had started with. I finally got some relief, but it did nothing for the accompanying temporary blindness. It happens to everyone, as I understand it, and I was no different. I had to be guided to the car and guided back into my house. Luckily I know my own place well enough that I could get around with only 10% vision possible or so. I had to make my entire place as dark as possible. Any major light source would cause pain to my eyes . And closing my eyelids Felt like rubbing sandpaper on my eyeballs. Sleeping was no fun, either.

Even once you get past the pain, and the blindness, there is a mountain of boredom to overcome. Coming up with ways to pass the time when everything I like to do requires my eyes was just another struggle. My family came to my rescue once again! My younger sister stayed with me and played through the first Ratchet & Clank from beginning to end. Took her about 12 hours straight but we enjoyed the time together. She thought Clank was cute and was glad she played it. It was really hard but I found ways to overcome pain, boredom, and blindness for the next week.

My story ends well enough. While I was unable to obtain perfect 20/20 vision. I was able to leave glasses behind. Had to go to the DMV and retest myself so I would be allowed to drive without glasses.

It's been about 5 years now. Haven't needed glasses since. Completing PRK surgery was one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life! But it has brought me the freedom to ignore all of the frustrations and costs that come with glasses. No more wiping off fingerprints. No more difficulties with sunglasses. It's also gave me a huge boost in confidence which translated well into everything else I did. The quality of my life definitely improved. I did encounter a couple side effects such as "haloing" around light sources. Driving at night also became a little more difficult. But when all is said and done, I'm really glad I was able to accomplished the surgery. Couldn't have done it without family and friends!
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Currently playing: Witcher 3, Metro 2033 Redux, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat and Warioware: Twisted.

Are we spoiled in America? Or taken advantage of in Europe? Feels more like that latter than the former, IMO.
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

LinkPizza posted...

DocDelicious posted...

I actually agree with TC. Wish it were possible to just not sleep or eat and still be healthy, so much time wasted on both.

You may be able to go without sleep. Apparently, scientist still have no idea why we need it.

That is absolutely not true. Sleep is getting well documented for its ability to rejuvenate the mind, encourage digestion/nutrient absorption, and even physical healing. (Obviously not like wolverine or anything but it promotes normal healing rates.)

A good night's sleep is incredibly important. And science readily supports this fact.
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

InotiumBomb posted...

Didn't like that you have to pay for public toilets everywhere.

Same. Nor did I enjoy paying 80 cents for ketchup.
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

I was playing through Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and it got me thinking. We really haven't seen many prominent werewolf/lycanthrope characters since the original wolf man back in the day.

Main question: Who stands out to you as the best werewolf character? Or your favorite of the bunch? Could be from video games, movies, books, wherever.

Bonus question: Do you agree that werewolf characters don't get as much focus as other monsters, such as vampires? If so, why do you think that's the case?
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

I just came back from Europe a couple weeks ago.

I went to Brussels. Thought it was part charming, part dirty.

Try some Frickadel, if you get the chance!
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

I'm sorry to hear about all this. Some of the situation hits close to home for me. All I can do is offer my condolences, prayer, and wait and see your next update.
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Currently playing: Batman: The Enemy Within, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and MAME.

You'd think...if any place existed where I could have in-depth conversation about fictional characters...it would be here.

I guess people would rather get hung up over one part of a greater criticism I pointed out in a flawed character. So productive. But fanboys are gonna fanboy, I suppose.

I'm out. If anyone wants to make an actual attempt to address something...maybe I'll come back.
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

So what you're saying is the Peter Parker of the comics is also manipulative, dismissive, selfish, and dangerously reckless? And that makes it okay for Homecoming's Peter Parker be the same way?

Yeah ok. They're both jackasses. Got it. LOL!
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

Revelation34 posted...

You have clearly never read the original comics.

Is that honestly the best you could come up with? You simultaneously failed to address a single criticism, while hiding behind an excuse of "lol comics." You realize all your "response" did was make Peter Parker from the comics look worse...right?
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

dragon504 posted...

Andromicus posted...

Andromicus posted...

Well yeah anything is a step up from McDonald's

Knew this was coming McDonald's food is good man they wouldn't be where they were at if their food sucked, okay?

You forgot to change accounts before talking to yourself. fucking lmao

Why the hell do people like Andromicus exist?
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

My second viewing of Homecoming cemented for me just how bad of a person their version of Peter Parker turned out to be.

Don't get me wrong. He's a quippy, nerdy teenager juggling life at home, while being a super hero. That's all good, and a better balance than what was showing during the Raimi trilogy or the Amazing series. But it's its like they took 2 steps forward and 5 steps back!

This depiction of Peter Parker is manipulative, naive, neglectful and dangerously reckless! I understand he isn't an adult just yet, and superhero-ing is hard. But they went waaay overboard depicting the struggle!

First of all, who the hell in their right mind would rip an entire treehouse out of a tree and bring it down in the yard?! What if kids were inside for a sleepover?! We literally just saw kids in the previous yard, staying in a tent in their backyard! Besides that, there were a lot of broken fences, the sandwich shop, and obviously the ferry. I get that it's in order to show he's over his head. And Tony definitely addresses the issue. But it's Peter's almost complete disregard for everything he's done that's so glaringly stupid! He's almost 18! He's a freaking super genius, aspiring to be an Avenger, and has the other responsibilities of a regular teenager. And his response to everything he destroys amounts to "Lol oops my bad but I'm still the good guy." Are you kidding me?!

How about the way he treats his aunt? Scaring her with his lack of presence, repeatedly placing himself in dangerous situations without calling, then having the nerve to get her to drop whatever she's doing to help him?

"Aunt May I'm going to my Homecoming! Dress me up, chop chop!"

"Aunt May drive me to the party!"

We never see him do chores. We never see him do anything nice for her in either this or Civil war. She's a single guardian who presumably lost her husband recently! And Peter treats her like his personal slave.

The last thing I'll bring up is his underhanded manipulation of his supposed "best friend" Ned. All through the movie, Ned does just about anything Peter asks him, and is an all-around bro. So what the hell is up with the whole:

"Come on, Ned, hack into this suit, even though it's obviously wrong and ends up almost killing people! You'll be the guy in the chair. All Ned wants to do is hang out with Peter, and help him. But Peter uses him thr entire time, and does nothing for him in return! What a truck load of garbage!

I think I might be turning into JJ. Homecoming's Spider-Man is a menace! And a complete disservice to the character.
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

Getting Over it with Bennet Foddy.
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Currently playing: Steamworld Dig 2, Super Cyborg (a good contra clone) and Metro 2033 redux.

Having said that, I did help out this older woman when I was visiting Hammersmith.

My mom had some fresh pasta she was not going to eat. We figured it would be better to give it to someone homeless instead of throwing it away. The woman had her dog with her. Said she was feeling hopeless. Needed 20 pounds to stay in the local hostel for the night. She started crying and said three men had been bullying her earlier that day. I told her don't give up hope and went back to my hotel.

Wasn't sure if she was telling the truth. But it didn't really matter to me.

I guess what I'm saying is we have to use our discretion sometimes.
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Currently playing: SNES Classic, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

No.

I have volunteered at my local rescue mission. They always have room for more people, and food stocked in their kitchen. However, they have a strict policy against drug use.

So when I see a group of people congregating at the same corner by the Target parking lot week after week, waving their cardboard sign, it's pretty obvious what they're really looking for.
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Currently playing: SNES Classic, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

K doesn't answer my question...
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Currently playing: SNES Classic, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

I figured I would download Tinder and meet a London girl just for tonight. But I was getting matches back from my Midwest hometown!

Meanwhile I flipped open my Bumble account and I was instantly matched up with the fairer sex in the home of the queen.

Oh well. Guess I'll spend my last 3 waking hours in Hammersmith watching Game Grumps in my hotel room, lol! Gonna be in Brussels tomorrow.
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Currently playing: SNES Classic, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

Can't believe I'm going to Europe tomorrow. It doesn't seem real! I'm pretty worried on how my dad will do with help from my mom and I for the next 11 days. But here's to trusting God and my dad that they will take care of business! Gonna be some long days ahead. But some great memories too! Wish me luck. Or come visit if you're in London on saturday!
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Currently playing: SNES Classic, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

PMarth2002 posted...

Have you considered stepping back a little bit to destress? I'm not saying abandon them or anything, but it sounds like you're entire life revolves around taking care of them. Maybe take a bit more time to yourself, or take a vacation or something?

I happen to be traveling to Europe for the first time this thursday. Going to land in london on saturday, which is weird to think about. I'm excited, but simultaneously worried. Things could get so much worse while I'm gone, and I'll be halfway across the world.

HelIWithoutSin posted...

Just don't vacation in Duckburg.

Now that song is stuck in my head. Thanks for that. =P

ClarkDuke posted...

Prayers are great, but try helping out, ok?

Like I said, I am responsible for a fair number of chores in my mom's apartment. Not so much with my dad, but I haven't lived with him in over 10 years because we used to be estranged. But I do my best to offer help in any way I can. Unfortunately there is very little I can help with directly.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

Today went better. Thanks for the encouragement, thedeerzord.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

VentFAQS incoming. Any advice or encouragement would be appreciated. Hell, I'll just be happy with someone who listens.

I'm the oldest of a family of 5. We live in a Midwest town that has less than 100,000 people. I'm single, and going to turn 30 next week. And that's all the context we need for now.

You could take every member of my family, and break down a specific conflict they personally contribute. (Probably me as well, but I'm not sure how.)To keep things more brief, I'll just share what's stressing me out right now.

Let's start with the middle sister, Simone. She has autism, just like my brother. She is not considered low-functioning, but she suffers from high-anxiety and intense OCD. She is connected with speech therapy, extra curricular activites and medication. Though she has seen considerably less seizures than she used to have, it hasn't helped her anxiety much at all. Just yesterday she had a 6 hour episode at my father's house. Asking him over and over what she was having for lunch, dinner, or dozens of other questions. And she doesnt do this happily. Sometimes she gets so distraught over it, she is driven to tears.

Speaking of houses, my parents are divorced. Have been since I was 12. It solved some problems. But it didnt change how they handle life. They constantly argue on how to raise Simone, and my other 2 younger sisters. They go far enough to criticize one another as toxic, and threaten each other for custody every other week, it seems. Neither one of them is innocent, IMO. But they both came from abusive households, which left them with a lot of baggage.

This baggage comes back onto me, and my sisters. I think my youngest sister is suffering from it directly. Let's call her Rose. Our state allows family members to be "employed" by other members with special needs. So I work with my brother, and Rose works with Simone. My brother can have his moments, but I dont feel like it compares to the difficulties that come with Simone's behavior. Mom and Dad expect Rose to work for Simone, because who could be better, right? There is also a lack of other SCL/Respite workers available who can cater to Simone's specific needs.

The problem is Rose is a teenager. She has always been very well behaved in the past. We were raised in a Christian household. She has always stayed true to our shared values until now. It's started with multiple boyfriends in just a couple years. Then came her patterns of staying out late. She has missed times where she needed to be available for my sister. Mom and Dad work long hours with Simone already, as well as their own careers besides, so they dont appreciate whenever she drops the ball. She is getting payed for Simone, after all. And now my mom is accusing Rose of smoking weed and drinking while underage. I didnt think she would ever cosider doing those things. But I'm just not sure anymore. As her older brother, it really worries me.

The worst part about this for me is how helpless I feel about it all. I do everything I can to be there for everybody. I take care of multiple chores for my mom and sisters even though we technically live in separate apartments. I talk to them all almost every day, sometimes for hours at a time. I offer support, encouragement, and advice whenever they're open to it (not very often). And I pray every day for them until I feel like my heart is going to burst.

I do find peace with God. I trust that He is in control of it all. I am blessed with a group of friends, a place to live, and a job that is very convenient and rewarding. But life can be really hard sometimes. So exhausting. And I wish more than anything I would stop feeling so powerless and defeated. Being in the middle of it all is so incredibly stressful.

If you also want to share your stories, I will try and read them in return. If you looked at all this mess, you have my thanks.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

keyblader1985 posted...

I'm sorry; did you just fucking place X6 before X1?

I did in 2006. I don't feel that way anymore. You can put down your pitch fork.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

I've been talking to this girl on eharm who went to Russia. Going well enough. She's responded 3 times today. She doesn't give many other things to talk about on her profile. So I'm not sure where to take the conversation next after Russia talk gets worn out.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

When I first played the games on the GameCube collection, I rated them this way:
X5>X4>X6>X1>X2>X3.

I've only gone back to a couple of them since then. And now I feel like X4 is better than X5. X5 was borderline terrible for me. So much wonky platforming. Meanwhile X4 held up pretty great!
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

I already paid for a year of eharmony so there's no reason to talk anymore about that. This topic was about whether I'd be wasting my time going to specific gamer girl dating websites. And most people seem to think so.

If anything, maybe I'll try OK Cupid or Plenty of Fish. Are those seen more as hookup websites, though? Because I'm absolutely not interested in that. Serious relationships only, you know?
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

Zeus posted...

And instead of removing your radius limitation (and going over 60 miles is just fucking stupid -- unless you live in the most remote part of Alaska, there are going to be potential partners in your area), try using some other dating services and hookup apps. Or go to a bar or club.

I live in a small midwest city of 60,000 people or so. Using the 60 mile limitation got me about 15 matches in total after a month of waiting. That's what I call stupid. I didn't see an alternative to opening my distance limitation. I'm also not interested in using hookup apps like Tinder. I'm not looking to score some dirty poon tang. The same goes for bars and clubs. Don't want to meet the women who go to those places. I don't even drink.

Smarkil posted...

I can't. I can't even.

The idea is cringy to me as well. Hence why I don't want to bother signing up.

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Dude gives solid advice. When looking for a woman, you're not actually looking for just any woman no matter how much of an incel you are. You like video games so he suggests you pursue women interested in video games. You're being difficult being so rigid with what he said instead of picking up on the intent.

I don't see it as solid advice. I see it as desperate dismissal of my concerns. Maybe you can back yourself up, and address all of the issues I brought up in the first post. If you can handle all of that, you might convince me. Not saying you have to do anything. But I won't believe you until you do. Especially with almost everyone in here backing me up on my aversion to the idea.

That sounds cool, TheCyborgNinja! But I don't see that working out for me, personally.

C7D posted...

Messaging multiple women could be 2 or 200. We dont have enough information here. What do you say in your first message?

Like I told Zeus, I was originally matched with about 15 women. I messaged one of them. (Didn't like the rest, or wasn't compatible with them.) And she checked out my profile, refused to reply back, and then ended the match connection, politely indicating she'd moved on. It happens. Since then, I've messaged 4 more women, after opening up my distance limitation. Some of them are a few hours away from me. But there's at least one chick I'm really hoping gets back to me! She's a cute disney nerd who listed tons of anime in her favorite tv section. Could be my kind of woman. =D

HillChange posted...

And yet you asked PotD for advice.

People are helping me right now. So your joke rings hollow. =P

CarefreeDude posted...

Online dating is difficult.

Yeah tell me about it....I've had absolutely no luck in real life, and I'm really hoping to get married some day. I'm turning 30 in a couple of weeks and haven't had a romantic relationship yet. It bothers me. I look young for my age, thankfully. So it's not too late. Rather than pine for my soul mate every day, I do my best to remind myself that I'm very blessed in my daily life, and I should just be grateful for what I have. But it's still rough sometimes.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

FinalFantasyVII posted...

just fuck as many bitches as possible

Not my goal. I'm looking for a significant and meaningful relationship.

faramir77 posted...

Is this for real

This isn't one of Jen's alts. Trust me.

EclairReturns posted...

I'm pretty sure those sites are all empty. You'd might as well be talking to a wall if you signed up for one of them.

That's something I'm afraid of. I don't want to spend time on a site that has 0% chance of being helpful.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

As one of you may be aware, I made an eHarmony account last month. After messaging multiple women, I have gotten absolutely no contact. So I decided to remove my radius limitation of 60 miles and hope that this month goes better.

So my dad asked me how it was going and I told him as much. Then he suggested why not look up dating websites related to video games?

I rolled my eyes, but he persisted. He says why not try? He thinks that is the type of woman that I would like to meet, and that it couldn't hurt to widen my search.

But I ask why bother? Those types of websites are very likely to be geared towards scamming in my opinion. They're likely to prey on Desperate neckbeards who no longer wish to spend their time on the internet with their left hand and want the real thing.

Going along with that, and even going so far as to assume these websites are filled with legitimate people looking to make a romantic connection, I still have my doubts. Isnt this just aa dorky, or embarressing thing to do? Goong after the clihe imagr of a hot gamer girl?

Or what If these kinds of websites are filled with women who do not meet my personal standards of physical attraction? (Not saying that I am some kind of male model. Just talking specifically about my personal tastes.) Or what if the women on these web sites do not share my basis of faith? That would be a deal-breaker and I have a suspicion that this type of crowd would skew towards atheists.

In any case I was looking for some opinions outside of my father who is anxious to get me hooked up with just about anybody.

Do you guys agree that this would be a waste of my time? Or do you think it would be worth taking a look? I'm not really wiling to spend even more time doing this if it's going to take up nore time, leave me without success, and just end up making me feel worse.
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Currently playing: Snake Pass, Payday 2 and Pokemon Showdown.

No worries, man. Some basic stuff that I want to keep in mind. Here's hoping we have the best experiences possible!
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

Is that a no, then?

@MrMelodramatic
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

I am also going to Europe soon. I'm visiting almost all of the same countries as you for my 30th birthday!

Have you been given any tips for staying in these countries? Or just safety in general? I would like to hear them if so.
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

*fades into dust
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

You're not allowed to use eHarmony without paying for a subscription. It's all or nothing with them. I thought I was paying for $16 a month when I signed with them. Since thats the way it was displayed. But looking at my bank account, I guess it was all drawn out at once.
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

Just made an eHarmony account this week. Paid $217 for one year. Think I have any chance? Or is it just a waste of money?
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Currently playing: Neir: Automata, Thunder Force IV and Pokemon Showdown.

I don't see it as wrong. You're not taking your own copy of the game as a personal possession. You're just playing a version that is being streamed to you. It's no different than borrowing from a friend.
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Currently playing: Ark, Kirby Star Allies and Pokemon Showdown.

Do the drunk quest.
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Currently playing: Ark, Kirby Star Allies and Pokemon Showdown.

I agree that tipping is an old practice used to manipulate people and poor employees. We should especially stop tipping freaking delivery boys. What's up with that? That's like a tip on top of another tip! Ridiculous.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

Still waiting for a good argument. Whining about "muh liberty" and resorting to conspiracy theories is not going to get us anywhere.

Rooster_Sucker posted...

Anyone who posts a topic on a divisive issue and openly states they wont respond to arguments on it is either thoughtless or spineless, or worse, both.

Because gathering the opinions of others is such a crime. Don't get so worked up over strangers on the internet. LOL

Lokarin posted...

Also, to put things in perspective - If there was a Florida shooting TWICE A DAY... You'd save more lives cracking down on drunk driving.

I saw a similar argument elsewhere. This logic fails to convince me, in particular, because any mass shooting is too many in my book.

chaosbowser posted...

From my understanding our previous ban of them had basically no real impact on gun deaths.

From my understanding, a gun that can shoot less bullets will kill less people. Common sense. (If you really expect me to believe otherwise, post unbiased statistics. I'll be waiting.)

Troll_Police_ posted...

i consider every bit of freedom to be valuable because i am an adult

A truly mature individual (AKA adult) would realize that having any and all freedoms available does nothing but encourage those who would abuse those freedoms. That's why we have...laws...doy. The trick is finding the balance between liberty and safety. And the results seem far too skewed in the wrong direction for my liking.

AverageBoss posted...

A law that punishes 100% of the population for the actions of a fraction of a fraction of the population is unjust.

Don't be naive. Many laws and other societal rules exist for this exact reason.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

I don't want to argue. I don't want to get tangled up in "what is an assault weapon" label BS. I don't want to see ludicrous D-grade conspiracy theories pop up in a pitiful attempt for a legitimate response to this issue. (Just today a friend from church told me we have no reason to do anything about this because of fricking Manchurian candidates. It left me feeling shocked.)

I'm just looking to educate myself, and get some simple discussion on the matter.

If you have a rational, compelling argument on why we, as a people, should NOT remove bump stocks, fully automatic, and other weapons of this nature from legal, public circulation...I would like to see what you have to say.

If you are on the same page as I am, and you have compelling counter-arguments against common reasoning you see from the pro-gun side, I'd like to read them.

I will probably not be replying, unless I need some clarification. I don't really want to participate in bickering or fighting. I just want to learn more on this issue.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

SunWuKung420 posted...

Your judgement of her post is worse than her post.

This. Show some tolerance, TC. That is part of being a decent person.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

A high school junior was apprehended making the threat! I'm happy to say he did NOT get away with it! And the dance was moved to today.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

I specifically meant I haven't heard of anybody in my area being held responsible for today's gun threat. Leading me to believe he or she will receive no consequences for ruining this night's activities for my community. Pisses me off...
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

Some of the teachers who had the day off today used it to protest gun control in the local park. I'm looking at some of them post on Facebook. It seems really tense. But no actual violence has been declared thus far.

Questionmarktarius posted...

He's also going to get several years in juvie or possibly even "grownup" prison.

I have yet to hear of any singular student getting punished for this. Makes me think the kid who wanted to get off school just leaked a "rumor that he heard." Pisses me off because it really feels like he, or she I guess, is getting away with ruining some perfectly good events for hundreds of people tonight.

Jen0125 posted...

He probably saw it on the news?

I heard about it personally from my sister last night. She attends the high school that received the threat. I graduated from there in '08.
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Currently playing: Ark, Vanquish and Resident Evil 5.

On the one hand, safety for those kids is obviously important.

On the other hand, I can't help but feel irritated. Some stupid high school punk just got the free day off school that he was looking for. And this gives gun threats more "power."

Isn't there a better course of action, here? They're talking about canceling a dance, as well as a basketball game tonight. That isn't fair to kids like my little sister. Just because of some burn out who didnt want to go to math class...
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