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All Links wear skirts anyways.
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I'll disagree with you. Masculinity is a very concrete thing across all peoples in the world, representing the same thing wherever it is. I think you've confused being a "good man" with "being good at being a man". Even evil men can be manly because masculinity is not resigned to changing for a culture. However being a good man, which is most likely your idea of being a man, is malleable depending on culture and people.No. I was going more theoretical. Do I want my genitals removed? Not a chance. However, I find the idea of the metaphorical form of emasculation pretty daft. It is based around sexist ideas of what makes a man a man.
Really, the entire idea of emasculation is based around sexist ideas of what makes a man a man. I wouldn't feel less a man for having no **** or balls or because I wore heels, a mini skirt and make up.
This does not mean I want core aspects of my identity messed with. It simply means my identity is not bound to archaic ideas of masculinity and femininity.
But if DF wants to spend his time thinking about my genitals or lack thereof (or me in a skirt), well, whatever floats his boat.
You misunderstand because you're thinking in simplistic, "feminist" (as in the movement that deems that everything stems from Misogyny), closed way. If you're a man and like to wear skirts or please your spouse or whatever else you choose to do, then you are still intact. Your masculinity is still intact because you have chosen to do so. It's like my wife making me a sandwich. She chooses to do it to please me and treat me well after a long day at work. She is not subjugated in doing so, nor is she chauvinistic nor dominated; she is, in fact, empowered for doing what she chooses to. The problem with the term "Emasculation" is that it conjures the image of the forceful, unwilling removal of a trait core to your self-identity as a man by another person. This is mutilation, whether it be theoretical, figurative, or literal.No. I was going more theoretical. Do I want my genitals removed? Not a chance. However, I find the idea of the metaphorical form of emasculation pretty daft. It is based around sexist ideas of what makes a man a man.
Really, the entire idea of emasculation is based around sexist ideas of what makes a man a man. I wouldn't feel less a man for having no **** or balls or because I wore heels, a mini skirt and make up.
This does not mean I want core aspects of my identity messed with. It simply means my identity is not bound to archaic ideas of masculinity and femininity.
But if DF wants to spend his time thinking about my genitals or lack thereof (or me in a skirt), well, whatever floats his boat.
^Screenshoted for posterity.brilliance in text form
You're stoned, right? I could say please say no, but I wouldn't mean it. I actually hope to God you're sober and still saying this.Yo...what if you could control Smash with nothing but your mind? That would remove the need for...well, a lot of things. You could perform any action whenever you wanted, and you don't have to worry about messing up because of input errors. Imagine if we could perform every AT frame perfectly. Link would be god tier lol.
Edit: Speaking of perform ATs perfectly, if this were the case, then theoretically, how much better would Link be? That's an interesting question right there.
What you're talking about is called real life. Perhaps you need to step away from the computer for a while?Yo...what if you could control Smash with nothing but your mind? That would remove the need for...well, a lot of things. You could perform any action whenever you wanted, and you don't have to worry about messing up because of input errors. Imagine if we could perform every AT frame perfectly. Link would be god tier lol.
Edit: Speaking of performing ATs perfectly, if this were the case, then theoretically, how much better would Link be? That's an interesting question right there.
Well I did take medication recently... I'm serious about the second question though. XDYou're stoned, right? I could say please say no, but I wouldn't mean it. I actually hope to God you're sober and still saying this.
Then you might be high..maybe.Well I did take medication recently... I'm serious about the second question though. XD
lol it made me laugh "Braaah, that's like the best idea ever maaaan.. duude you just totally blew my mind!11!!" What do you take medication for?Now that you mention it, the way I worded that post is a bit...questionable. Though admittedly I actually am suffering a bit of a crash that happens after the affects of my medication wears off. It's called Vivance in case you're suspicious.
Edit: Back to the main topic that I was trying to establish. Theoretically, how much better would Link be if we could perform any AT perfectly and consistently?
Not much. There is exactly one AT with any use that is difficult to pull off and that's the full reverse bombslide. But the distance you travel isn't that much greater than with a JCT reverse throw, and if you jump cancel it becomes a soft throw. We would gain a better retreating tool, but it is far from as useful as in Brawl. I wouldn't know what else theoretical flawless tech skill is needed for.Edit: Back to the main topic that I was trying to establish. Theoretically, how much better would Link be if we could perform any AT perfectly and consistently?
Nair locking for one. If we were all perfect at landing those, that would do worlds of good for Link. Same can be said about Phoenix bombing with IZACs and edge canceling.lol it made me laugh "Braaah, that's like the best idea ever maaaan.. duude you just totally blew my mind!11!!" What do you take medication for?
Not much. There is exactly one AT with any use that is difficult to pull off and that's the full reverse bombslide. But the distance you travel isn't that much greater than with a JCT reverse throw, and if you jump cancel it becomes a soft throw. We would gain a better retreating tool, but it is far from as useful as in Brawl. I wouldn't know what else theoretical flawless tech skill is needed for.
Let me answer that question with another question: How many of Link's ATs does shielding beat?Edit: Back to the main topic that I was trying to establish. Theoretically, how much better would Link be if we could perform any AT perfectly and consistently?
Well you can say that about a lot of things. Though meteor move canceling and meteor clashes can easily lead to situations where Link can break shields. Better add those to the list as well.Let me answer that question with another question: How many of Link's ATs does shielding beat?
Edit: It would also make my day if you could temporarily change the title of the thread to "DarkDeity15 is high on meds" or something, though that may be asking for too much lol.
Third it. Make that **** happen.
I second that!
I thought you did not like gifs or marvel movies.
I second that!
Still waiting for that stream man. I'm Dark_deity_15 in the comments.So, I got a new Elgato today, courtesy of a wonderful sponsor, and I'll be test streaming today. Nestor, the other current best player next to @Oblivion129 is coming to beat the ever loving crap out of me so, if you're interested, hop in. i should begin streaming in about 20 mins or so.
This is my channel. I won't be using the tourney channel for obvious reasons.
http://www.twitch.tv/veritiel
As always, all are welcome as are any critiques, comments, words or love and appreciation or vitriol.
It's a meme thing dude. It doesn't matter what it is.I thought you did not like gifs or marvel movies.
That's the joke.I thought you did not like gifs or marvel movies.
What does this sentence even mean.Link's, question
Would you mind seeing Linkie in a Zelda game in the future, whether she's playable or a NPC?
Don't you remember the HW artwork for female Link?What does this sentence even mean.
Oh, right.Don't you remember the HW artwork for female Link?
Hopefully you get it sorted, looking forward to the next stream :DSo, I managed to stream a bit but sadly had myriad of technical issues. Thank for those who were there and I'll be uploading all the matches which got recorded to YouTube. I'll post them as soon as that is done.
Thanks and I'll have another session as soon as I feel I fixed the problems.
What's this about? It looks like something Mage/Garm would post.Artwork by Shigeru Miyamoto
for those of you not formerly privy to this information.
I miss M4ge, the magnificent *******.What's this about? It looks like something Mage/Garm would post.
That sucks I hope your friend's okay.So it looks like my trip to the tournament might get canceled. My friend isn't feeling well (he has heart issues). Talk about getting your hopes up... Oh well. Whatever happens, happens.