Lurker > Lorenzo_2003

Deadpool_18 posted...

PleaseClap posted...

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Deadpool_18 posted...

TheDreadedWave posted...

Solar_Crimson posted...

I always skip them.

This it isn't hard to just skip ahead

It still reeks of I sold out.

You want these content creators to work for free?

Do you know how the world works or do you still get help tying your shoelaces?

But, it should just be about the art

Its easier for him to pretend he understands business.

You just want free shit and feel annoyed that content creators disagree because they can't feed themselves with your feelings.

Maybe when you're at work, your boss will pay you with Monopoly money and they'll tell you not to sell out when you complain about it.
---

...

Yeah, sure.

If the product or service, especially a law or policy, is designed to target a particular demographic, then it is playing identity politics. This is true whether it is aimed at white people, black people, straight orientations or queer, and so on.
---

...

Deadpool_18 posted...

TheDreadedWave posted...

Solar_Crimson posted...

I always skip them.

This it isn't hard to just skip ahead

It still reeks of I sold out.

You want these content creators to work for free?

Do you know how the world works or do you still get help tying your shoelaces?
---

...

Doom_Art posted...

"I'd just be more comfortable playing as someone who looks like me"

Is there an issue with CJ being white or any arbitrary color for that matter? I don't want to assume that you're implying there is something wrong.
---

...

ClunkerSlim posted...

A black Superman is too easy. What we need is an Asian Superman.

True. But why not go full woke, instead of this lame half-measure? You want to subvert expectations?

Cast Michael B. Jordan as Wonder Woman.

Now that would be unexpected and time relevant. I would, without any sarcasm, pay double the movie ticket price to see that.
---

...

MelzezDoor posted...

lydiaquayle posted...

Lots of women say things indirectly -- please be mindful of that.

And if the message doesn't click? Is it the receiver's fault?

Yeah, good point. The receiver could be fucking clueless.
---

...

treewojima posted...

Yes, better than Aliens.

Maaaan, I dont know about that. I mean I really enjoyed Terminator 2 and have no problems watching it again, but Aliens had so many great characters and cool scenes. Its also got some of my favorite movie quotes, second to only Tombstone, maybe.

One thing I will admit is that Terminator 2 starts off strong and never lets up much. Its like Mad Max: Fury Road in that way, which is another favorite. Aliens did take at least 30 minutes or so to get going.
---

...

Admiral is gone, but he is still living rent-free in a lot of peoples heads.

This shit is weird.
---

...

F1areaGaman posted...

We almost might be the only thing on this planet that could one day save it. Let's remember that.

Saving it from what? You mean saving it from ourselves?

Come on now, bruh.
---

...

Koalas are an adorable animal and its easy to feel protective of them. I was fortunate enough to spend a bit of time with a couple at a petting zoo and I was amazed that theyd even made it this far, considering how docile and vulnerable they seem to be.

Is there a practical solution for protecting them?
---

...

Sexual assault is not equivalent to emotional resources being exploited, but I am surprised he did not mention financial resources instead. Every guy I knew in college and afterwards, who put a woman on a pedestal and was friend zoned, spent huge amounts of money on the women they were attracted to.
---

...

I wonder if its a low cost form of rebellion, seeing as how they are anti tradition or anti social expectation. You can visually signal that you are unique, while also sticking it to the man.

Of course, it might not be that at all and maybe they collectively do think it is attractive. We have several SJWs on CE who can hopefully answer your question.
---

...

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

I know a few people who do not believe an artist owns the art they create, regardless if there is any intent to sell it. They think the original music you play, the painting you create, or the book you write belongs to the rest of the world when it's made, even if you only show it to your friends.

p-m posted...

intellectual property is a bullshit concept, I have an ethical right to all media as a human being regardless of what the law says

Lmao, I didnt think Id run into one of these nut jobs on CE, but I guess it shouldnt be surprising.
---

...

Any episode that involves a scientist is usually worth listening to. Those seem to have the least amount of Joe Rogan talking. If you're looking for laughs, check out Bill Burr or Artie Lang. You could also go with the Alex Jones and Joey Diaz, as both guys are practically living caricatures, so you're bound to laugh at whatever outrageous story comes out of their mouths.

Unless you're a huge fight fan, I'd stay away from the episodes with fighters. Joe Rogan inevitably starts rambling about his Tae Kwon Do days from 30 years ago and whichever guest he has on will talk about how they can't be beat, until of course they are or are caught with a performance enhancing drug. The exceptions, for me, were with Tyson Fury because he was very open about his depression and massive weight gain; Shannon Briggs because Briggs is surprisingly funny and likable once you get past his gimmick; and Firas Zahabi because he's very knowledgable about fighting and the training that goes into it, plus he's easy to listen to.

Whatever you do, don't bother with anything Brendan Schaub. He was constantly on the earlier shows, but he is a moron and I am skeptical of anyone who says he is funny.
---

...

Bass_X0 posted...

When a game has no monetary value to a publisher (not currently being on sale), its as much theft as keeping a discarded piece of trash you find on the ground that you can still make use of.

So I found a pair of headphones on the bus that somebody had left behind on an empty seat. they were missing the rubber bud that goes into your ears. So I took them and replaced the missing bud with my own that happened to fit. You know they would have just been thrown away if someone else found them. They had been abandoned after all.

What if those headphones were contained in a package that literally has a notice that says Do not steal this product. You may be subject to prosecution... or wording like that? Or how about if there is no package or warning, but the headphones were left in someones yard?

I feel like we are creating all these hypothetical scenarios to justify whatever our desired outcome is. Wouldnt it be easier to just acknowledge that, yes, you are taking something that isnt yours, but you want it and hopefully it doesnt cause anyone problems?
---

...

Southernfatman posted...

I'm sure 99% of those stories are made up just like everywhere else on the internet.

Even if 100 percent of the stories are not fictional, those posts still do not account for the fact that the readers only get one side of the story. Over the years, I think Ive only seen a handful of stories that the author seemed to be giving a fair representation of all parties involved. Not sure if thats been everyone elses reading experience there, but I do believe heavy bias is almost inevitable in that kind of environment.
---

...

Yes, pirating is stealing.

I suppose how one feels about it will depend a lot on whether or not they accept the concept of intellectual property. I know a few people who do not believe an artist owns the art they create, regardless if there is any intent to sell it. They think the original music you play, the painting you create, or the book you write belongs to the rest of the world when it's made, even if you only show it to your friends. I've never told them to fuck off, but I did tell them politely that it's stealing and that's what we have copyrights and trademarks for, Lol.
---

...

CrimsonRage posted...

yep. conservatives don't hate cancel culture, they hate that liberals have gotten better at it.

Wait, I thought you said you were Muslim? Wouldn't that be ultra conservative by default, though not necessarily US Republican?
---

...

Smashingpmkns posted...

They have the rights to Super Skrull so it's bound to happen

Yeah, I do wonder about that. I guess the Super Skrull could be the rogue enemy event that @OctilIery mentioned. On the other hand, it might be worth considering making him a new super hero instead. Its bound to piss off a lot of comic purists, but would be a new take, I guess.

OctilIery posted...

I should clarify, even if they don't want the skrull invasion I want their next big event to cover a whole phase.

Yes, a new comprehensive phase would be something to look forward to. Theyve shown they can do it and crossover events happened all the time in the comics anyway. I would be Ok with something just Earth-related or maybe mystical. The cosmic stuff was fun, though.
---

...

Banana_Cyanide posted...

Those affiliated with the WBC are not your typical homophobes. They're the type to likely get violent with gay people they catch alone and if you actually try to act gay around him then you are most likely going to get assaulted.

Wait, what? Lmao, that does not sound like the Westboro Baptist Church at all. Theyve been around for decades and have been super obnoxious with their protests, yet the truth is they are the ones who get physically attacked by other people fairly often. This allows them to get more media exposure and sue the government and attackers.

This doesnt mean there has been zero violence. I think a couple of their members accused their late patriarch grandfather and some other adult member of child abuse. There was also a member in the 90s who got into a fight with some minister.

Edit: just adding that maybe there are new incidents Im not aware of because it has been several years since I last went down that rabbit hole of studying this weird family.
---

...

It would be interesting to see, but I dont think thats the direction Disney or Marvel wants to go. They already changed the creepy villainous Skrulls into misunderstood, family-focused and quirky good guy refugees. Presenting them, even if its some rogue faction, as the opposite of that would be confusing to some audiences and criticized by a whole bunch of so-called woke media. It would just be easier for them to continue with depicting the Kree as the real threat to defeat.
---

...

HylianFox posted...

since when the hell did they care about women's sports?

You do know that a lot of Conservatives are biological women, right? Those women care about the records women achieve, as well as their daughters, sisters and so on who have to compete against trans women.

This reminds me of the never-ending abortion debate when pro-abortion supporters blame men for wanting to control women, but eventually they have to accept the uncomfortable fact that protesters against abortion are very often also women.
---

...

The Trent posted...

why doesn't anyone blame women for not liking the shitty things women make
shit's bullshit
women have money too now and they can buy a fucking ticket to this shit with their girlfriends

It's just easier and more comfortable for Banks to blame men for her movie's failure, rather than having to face the reality that it wasn't really any good. Either way, she sounds entitled. Her implication is that men are somehow obligated to spend money to watch her movie.
---

...

Yes, mental illness should not be the sole excuse for a shooting, but its not wrong to point out that it existed.

From what I remember, many mass shooters were taking some type of medication to treat a mental illness, or they stopped taking it and then snapped. The argument that youve never shot anyone, despite being on meds, lacks perspective when we consider that other factors such as poverty or home abuse are frequently counted as influencing factors for crime. Millions of people are poor and have been abused, yet they dont steal or act violently, so what then?
---

...

darklink1017 posted...

Like I said I'd rather off myself than ever take her back.

Why would you ever even consider offing yourself, even as a joke or hyperbole?

It's time to move on, so let go of these negative thoughts. Get out there and date. It'll make you forget about your ex sooner.
---

...

CruelBuffalo posted...

Word vomit and didnt refute anything. Lol I cant imagine being so low information

I did not even attempt to refute anything, so I dont know what the fuck youre talking about. If I wanted to refute, I would have repeated what others have already reminded you- that Taylor Swift is upset because she doesnt own the rights to property she clearly intended to use and that threw a proverbial wrench into her plans. That is the legality of it, despite whatever you feel like crying tears about on her behalf. If contracts and ownership laws change in the future, then thats fine by me and good for future artists. But by all means, keep crying until then.
---

...

Somehow, whether its through her songs or her real life, Taylor Swift always manages to dupe guys into thinking she is the victim in every situation. How in the fuck she is still able to do that is beyond me. No, never mind. I do know how shes able to perform this mind magic on the public.
---

...

MabusIncarnate posted...

It's okay IG-88 identifies as a female droid. if any of these fools would brush up on lore they would know this.

Well, that brings up an interesting point, right? Not every character in Star Wars is human, or humanoid even. Would these droids and non-humans (AKA aliens) be female at all, or have we been assuming they are because of their voices or breasts?
---

...

EzeDoesIt posted...

SkyShow posted...

There is more bad annoying cop stories I have but those events they did not point a gun at me.

Cops are to undertrained and gun happy to be holding guns and threatening lives.

Ive had similar experiences with cops, though I have had some good ones as well.

FYI the user you responded to is police himself. Take that as you will.

The stories that the user you responded to stated are what we call anecdotes. They arent statistics that can refute what @darkprince45 stated about the gigantic gap between police-citizen contact and police shootings.

Take that as you will.
---

...

Joker's accomplishment amazes me. Rated R, no China and most media claiming it will bring about an incel Apocalypse. I thought it would double or triple its relatively low costs, but this is just incredible.
---

...

Pupper?

What, did I accidentally click on Reddit, that wretched hive of scum and villainy?

On the other hand, it's the thought that counts, so... Merry Early Christmas.
---

...

I don't have much of a problem with billionaires existing, except that they should probably not be able to "buy" politicians. That, I will admit, is a problem. Other than that, I feel most people are just jealous of them having more. I read that there are around 2,000 billionaires in the world, yet I don't ever think about them or even know who most of them are and my life keeps going on as usual.
---

...

sondast posted...

Yeah, but you can just call yourself Catholic since the Christian part is kind of implied.

...

Edit: Ahh, never mind. Sorry, I read the rest of the posts and I agree with you.
---

...

Anteaterking posted...

I don't think it's brave to do a school shooting, but I don't understand the "coward" label either.

I believe the thinking is either that you would not face whatever problems you had in life or you attacked others who didn't even know you were going to do it. I mean everyone has "demons" that trouble them, but the vast majority of people don't take a gun and start shooting bystanders. Likewise, telling someone you're going to fight them won't automatically have people calling you a coward, but try sucker punching them and onlookers definitely will call you that.
---

...

I probably would not have done what the gay guy did, but I say good for him taking action. He was able to get the revenge, the closure or whatever you want to call it, on his own terms and he wasn't violent about it. A lot of victims don't ever get the justice they think they deserve. I mean you could wait for it or hope that someone else will get it for you, but then you get called petty or unrealistic, and other people have their own shit to deal with. This gay guy clearly wasn't going to let the opportunity to set things right pass him by.
---

...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

YellowSUV posted...

Is this why he finally admitted the Armenian Genocide is real?

Did he finally break? Doesn't sound genuine at all

Cenk is wily about skirting the genocide issue and I dont think hes ever given a strong condemnation of it, but maybe hes updated his stance recently. It reminds me of how hes claimed to being an agnostic who doesnt follow Islam anymore, but he will go to great lengths to act as an apologist for the religion. My favorite was when he addressed criticisms of the Islam prophet as a warlord, but then deflected by saying Jesus was the same (i.e. a revolutionary activist) but he was just bad at it. I laughed because Cenk cant really hide his true feelings, no matter what he says to the contrary.
---

...

Unknown831 posted...

spudger posted...

so sick of this fucked up country

Then go out and vote Democrats next year if you want gun control on this shit that Republicans and their voter base refused to have gun control on this country.

Wait, I thought this happened in California.

Is that some kind of Republican stronghold that also has no gun control?
---

...

Damn, it does look like the kid was scared of the driver. That's a terrible situation to deal with. I don't know how difficult it is to catch scumbags in the act, considering they probably wouldn't be doing this when another adult is around.
---

...

The Admiral posted...

Luchasaurus posted...

Cant believe McDonalds doesnt just fire them all and train a bunch of homeless people to flip a burger.

That's what they will do, and what those workers deserve. The entire McDonalds workforce could be replaced in a week, and the replacements would probably be better.

Ehh, I still give credit to workers who are willing to draw a line in the sand, as the saying goes. They think theyre worth more than theyre being paid, so theyre willing to strike for it. Yeah, it might not work out for them, but theyre taking action, not just whining about it.

Of course, this will all be irrelevant soon when McDonalds fully implements bots or relies completely on self-order kiosks.
---

...

She looks amazing, but hardly anyone ever mentions her. I guess she is underrated.
---

...

TwoDoorPunkCab posted...

finally. now women can be respected again

I wish there was a scene in the new movie where Miss Moneypenny complains to her boss M about Bond making more money than her. Then when its explained that Bond risks his life everyday and he uses his skills to routinely save the word, Moneypenny would start lecturing about the Patriarchy, using words like problematic and microaggressions.

I would spend double on a ticket to see that for a good laugh.
---

...

Thanks very much for your suggestions.

I have a soft spot for these two:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA
---

...

Go ahead, do it.

She might as well hand over the second term to Trump now, if that becomes the Dems plan.
---

...

Yeah, Rogan is probably right.

I have seen a lot of SNL and Mad, as well as In Living Color and a few others like Kids in the Hall, and they all had at least a handful of great skits. But Clayton Bigsby does stand out. The premise is outrageous and the execution was great, plus its overtly politically incorrect nature is important for public comedy.
---

...

Patty_Fleur posted...

So we're all just okay with good things happening to Cap and bad things happening to Tony?

Why are you making it out to be a competition?

Captain America and Iron Man are heroes. They are always looking for ways to save people. It does not always work out for them in the end, but thats the risk they take on behalf of those who dont have their abilities to right the wrongs of the universe. Captain America knew the sacrifice that he might have to give, and you can be damned sure Iron Man was smart enough to know it, too.
---

...

Mediocre.

Thats the description that always runs through my mind when I see Jai Courtney. Hes not terrible, per se. Hes just kinda... there, with no real spark or whatever it is that stars and believable actors have.
---

...

Solid Snake07 posted...

1st, I never said it warrented attacking her. I clearly said they were both in the wrong so unbunch your panties and read what people write before you start arguing stupid shit no one said.

Bullshit. You equated their actions when you linked her words, whatever they might have been, to the male suspect nearly killing her. You didn't single him out as a criminal in the wrong and her as the victim; you literally called them both "trash human beings" and basically ended it there. Don't backpedal. And if you need more reason to view his actions as far more egregious, watch the video's beginning again. Seriously, watch it again. The woman was already outside the establishment, walking away, then she is struck from behind and lifted up.
---

...