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Hey now, there's nothing wrong with bread discussion. It goes well with a lot of things after all.
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Social Swamp's Social Thread 3 - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain...
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Y'know, I can't think of a nice way of saying it... but seeing the the discussion switch to SJW agendas at the drop of a hat is incredibly draining. It's bad enough that even ignoring the source doesn't help because the entire discussion devolves into talking that person down.
(Disclaimer: The 'you' in this little diatribe isn't directed at anyone in particular.)
So, you want to be a social justice warrior? May I offer some sincere advice?
Look, we all get it. Feminism is good, and if you're fighting for the good guys, you can't be wrong, right? So you grant yourself a license to run around with a shiny sword and shield and swing them around at bad guys. Is this wrong? Well... no, not exactly - that is, unless you forget to bring along the most important thing to bring along with any weapon: restraint.
If a cop uses his gun to shoot everyone in their path, should he be allowed to keep his badge? If you're just sitting around having a discussion with your friends, and a cop randomly decides to sit down and monitor your conversation, does it not make you feel uncomfortable? "But he's upholding the law - he can't be wrong."
If that's a little too melodramatic for you, then consider this; What do you do when you constantly hear a noise that you can't get rid of? It becomes white noise, and you ignore it. If your goal is to promote positive change, then you can't do that if everyone's ignoring the message. Don't repeat the message every single time an opportunity presents itself! We're all just going to become numb to it. If you swing your sword at every little shadow that crosses your path, eventually your sword becomes dull.
I'm not saying don't be the hero of justice you want to be; I'm merely suggesting that you can be much more effective by exercising restraint. You can't come in and just exercise your authority without first gaining our respect. Try viewing us as genuinely good people with decent hearts first and as targets second, not the other way around. Your message will travel much farther.
TL;DR; This may not be the best place to exercise your authority. The grand majority of us are not terrible, disgusting people. We're here to talk about video games - you can't blame us for not being receptive to a feminism debate every 10 pages.
(Disclaimer: The 'you' in this little diatribe isn't directed at anyone in particular.)
So, you want to be a social justice warrior? May I offer some sincere advice?
Look, we all get it. Feminism is good, and if you're fighting for the good guys, you can't be wrong, right? So you grant yourself a license to run around with a shiny sword and shield and swing them around at bad guys. Is this wrong? Well... no, not exactly - that is, unless you forget to bring along the most important thing to bring along with any weapon: restraint.
If a cop uses his gun to shoot everyone in their path, should he be allowed to keep his badge? If you're just sitting around having a discussion with your friends, and a cop randomly decides to sit down and monitor your conversation, does it not make you feel uncomfortable? "But he's upholding the law - he can't be wrong."
If that's a little too melodramatic for you, then consider this; What do you do when you constantly hear a noise that you can't get rid of? It becomes white noise, and you ignore it. If your goal is to promote positive change, then you can't do that if everyone's ignoring the message. Don't repeat the message every single time an opportunity presents itself! We're all just going to become numb to it. If you swing your sword at every little shadow that crosses your path, eventually your sword becomes dull.
I'm not saying don't be the hero of justice you want to be; I'm merely suggesting that you can be much more effective by exercising restraint. You can't come in and just exercise your authority without first gaining our respect. Try viewing us as genuinely good people with decent hearts first and as targets second, not the other way around. Your message will travel much farther.
TL;DR; This may not be the best place to exercise your authority. The grand majority of us are not terrible, disgusting people. We're here to talk about video games - you can't blame us for not being receptive to a feminism debate every 10 pages.
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I expect the last two characters to be both third-party newcomers.
But bread is nice. I need something to complete my sandwiches.
Cutie Gwen
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Do you WANT us to go back to feminism?
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It's better than talking about that feminism and controversial ****.
A Distant Demon
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I love bread. I eat whole wheat bread nearly every day. And because I have an italian mom I love some good Gari bread.
But let's talk about something less bland
What is the best candy and why is it Kit- Kats?
But let's talk about something less bland
What is the best candy and why is it Kit- Kats?
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Oh gosh the spikes.
Regardless, here's a straw poll.
http://strawpoll.me/5998276
About Xenoblade Chronicles X! :D
PsychoIncarnate
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Honestly I think that cop thing is the perfect analogy
Cop can't go around shooting everyone just because they are a criminal
...even if their life is on the line at times
But SJW will devastate someone's life just because "They were offended"
Trying to get someone to commit suicide with constant harassment
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Yep, and proud of it. It's still funny when everyone ****s their pants over the fact someone on this board is Deaf. That's like someone ****ting themselves over seeing a girl on the internet
But yeah, I was mostly hard of hearing until a couple of years ago when my db dropped to 90 and now 110. I can speak which is good at times, but sometimes people will assume I'm hearing as well so lipreading don't always work. Haven't worn my hearing aids in awhile so I was thinking about doing that with family and the outside world if it helps. Life has it's ups and downs, so I wouldn't call myself disabled, just a blessing. Been signing regularly since I was 18 so it helps to be able to know two languages as well. I could interpret depends on the situation though...unless it's one of my teachers going nuts for me interpreting for her
Oh man, I hate seeing DV on anyone. There's always sign language to learn if it gets to where she have trouble communicating all the time
In other words, LOOK AT THE PRETTY CLOUDS THAT WE GOT TODAY!
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After , I have no idea what to expect for future DLC characters (but like Swampasaur said, the possibilities didn't magically expand).
Hopefully this December broadcast will clear things up.
, I have no idea what to expect for future DLC characters (but like Swampasaur said, the possibilities didn't magically expand).Hopefully this December broadcast will clear things up.
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I wonder why I aligned the sprites of this run with the bottom pixel of each sprite being level
considering 3/4 of G&W's entire Run animation has him floating above the ground
PsychoIncarnate
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Why would they do that!?!
Oh gosh the spikes.
Regardless, here's a straw poll.
http://strawpoll.me/5998276
About Xenoblade Chronicles X! :D
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It's taboo because it's controversial. Law makers are still arguing it's legality. I mean porn is based off the greek word porni which means prostitute....
Pornography literally means filmed prostitution.
Honestly the only reason it hasn't been outlawed yet is because of how much money it makes. Same reason a few brothels near Vegas are still open; money, vague laws, and people unwilling to put their foot down.
Anyway, you wanna agree to disagree? It feels like the usefulness of the conversation is drawing near. It's starting to feel circular and doing more than one lap isnt for me. I'm not into cardio....
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Y'know Sakurai, it's almost been 24 hours.
Ever consider actually updating the site with Cloud's fighter page?
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Ever consider actually updating the site with Cloud's fighter page?
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PsychoIncarnate
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It's controversial only because it's taboo
There is nothing controversial about it UNTIL society puts taboos on it
Best chocolate candy is Butterfinger.
If you don't like it, thumb wrestle me IRL.
As long as the game is good (which it appears to be), that's all that matters to me.
If you don't like it, thumb wrestle me IRL.
I legitimately could not care less about this.
Oh gosh the spikes.
Regardless, here's a straw poll.
http://strawpoll.me/5998276
About Xenoblade Chronicles X! :D
As long as the game is good (which it appears to be), that's all that matters to me.
epicmartin7
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So... is anyone still shocked from yesterday's reveal? I know I am XD.
SegaNintendoUbisoft
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It's awfully y outside.
y outside.
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A strawpoll about a bust slider
Oh gosh the spikes.
Regardless, here's a straw poll.
http://strawpoll.me/5998276
About Xenoblade Chronicles X! :D
this is truly the future.
PsychoIncarnate
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Ironically, ever since Cloud was revealed it's been storming outside
Apparently it's going to continue to storm for some days
Apparently it's going to continue to storm for some days
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Oh lord I can't wait for Cloud's artwork poster thing and the in-game images.
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I'm quite looking forward for December.
Three reasons:
- Xenoblade X release
- Smash Bros. broadcast (and possibly coming with an update)
- The next chapters of two of the monthly manga I follow: Owari no Seraph and Attack on Titan
Goddamn, it's a great time to be alive.
Also, I just noticed the site's background has more characters. Sneaky
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is sneaky.
Three reasons:
- Xenoblade X release
- Smash Bros. broadcast (and possibly coming with an update)
- The next chapters of two of the monthly manga I follow: Owari no Seraph and Attack on Titan
Goddamn, it's a great time to be alive.
Also, I just noticed the site's background has more characters. Sneaky
Warchamp7
is sneaky.
Bedoop
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They're probably pulling a Lucas
We didn't get his page until the Royucas Direct even though Lucas was revealed when Mewtwo got his page in the April Fools Direct
So
Chalk 1 up for Cloud getting atleast 1 buddy this december
It's funny that the very week I get back into Final Fantasy XIV, Cloud gets announced a few days later.
And as
PsychoIncarnate
says, it's been cloudy here as well lol
And as
PsychoIncarnate
says, it's been cloudy here as well lol
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Kit kats are alright.
I cant remember the name of the best candy I've had though.
I just remember chocolate,caramel, inner peace, and euphoria.
Also, I just noticed the site's background has more characters. Sneaky
There's so many characters now, thought the background should be representative of that
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Hopefully this December broadcast will clear things up.
Sypro
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LOOK AT THE POTENTIAL! I have a feeling my fanfic will be an All-Out War for Nintendo against 3rd Party characters (pun for those who get this message)
True Blue Warrior
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I sincerely hope not.
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Dark chocolate is best chocolate
Kit Kats are also good tho
But my friends may be disappointed
Let's just say they liked SoulCalibur's character creator a little too much
Kit Kats are also good tho
It's not like it matters for me
Oh gosh the spikes.
Regardless, here's a straw poll.
http://strawpoll.me/5998276
About Xenoblade Chronicles X! :D
But my friends may be disappointed
Let's just say they liked SoulCalibur's character creator a little too much
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I'm still spamming the replay button for the trailer.
See, it's not that people got "butthurt", it's that mot people don't want politics inserted into a discussion where people are trying to enjoy themselves. If your story is true, this point you make and that story reflect your stunning lack of self awareness. Most people in real life don't like pricks trying to shove their social agenda onto them. You're no better than the extreme variety of feminism you happen to crusade against: You cherrypick, you strawman, you do it towards stranger in-real-life who probably didn't deserve it, etc.Anyway, going out . We'll continue this feminism talk some other time, or not, considering a lot of people got butthurt.
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Considering all these factors, I won't continue. Not because I'm "Butthurt", but because you're, for lack of a better term, an idiot.
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I hope the weather system is better in Xenoblade X than it was it the first Xeonblade. It took forever for it to rain, to get hot or any other weather to happen. Changing the time for hours just to get the monsters to show up for my quest was so annoying.
Reese's Peanut butter is my favorite candy.
Cutie Gwen
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Holy **** Kate Higgins' performance is perfect for me in XCX.Good to see Carina Reeves (Melia) back.
Best chocolate? That's like choosing a favourite child...
Edit: Wait I'm a dumb that's Fiora
Best chocolate? That's like choosing a favourite child...
Edit: Wait I'm a dumb that's Fiora
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