Rant Thread

[JCC]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

But this idea has been backed up by scientific journals. It -is- fact. And I thought stereotyping was saying that all of a certain group were a certain way, not most or the majority, which even if the majority only amounted to 51% of the population, it would still be the majority.

Either way, don't you think this is a bit too much reaction for something like this? Why not respond with a simple "I disagree, and this is why" instead of jumping down my throat? I'd be much more likely to listen to you and see my mistake if you behaved maturely and reasonably than if you attack me for what I see as little to no reason at all. :/

Seriously, when you react this way, what reason do I have to listen to you at all? What chance do you have of changing my mind?

I could be Jehova gently gliding down from Heaven telling you exactly what's what and you still wouldn't listen, my approach isn't the problem.

[Tam Li Hua]

Originally Posted by JCC

I could be Jehova gently gliding down from Heaven telling you exactly what's what and you still wouldn't listen, my approach isn't the problem.

Yes, I would actually. I may still disagree, but I would at the very least take your thoughts under consideration, and after thinking about them, I might change my mind. But just attacking me isn't going to get you anywhere with me. Leastwise, not anywhere good. :/

People listen to and respect those whom they feel listen to and respect them. But if you just attack people, all folks are going to want to do is defend themselves and attack back, and what good is that for decent, civilized discussion?

[JCC]

What good is decent, civilised discussion when people are repeat offenders in being wrong? There comes a point where there's no will to even argue your point any more, you just feel like doing crazy, rebellious shit like using capitals and exclamation marks to reinforce your barrage of BEING RIGHT!!

[Tam Li Hua]

Originally Posted by JCC

What good is decent, civilised discussion when people are repeat offenders in being wrong? There comes a point where there's no will to even argue your point any more, you just feel like doing crazy, rebellious shit like using capitals and exclamation marks to reinforce your barrage of BEING RIGHT!!

But...you haven't presented any arguments to the contrary of the idea that I presented. All you've done is rant about the fact that I have the opinion that I do.

Let me ask this simply: What are your thoughts on the majority of men suppressing their emotions or expressing them in unhealthy ways? Do you believe this is true? If not, why do you not believe it's true?

[Underwater Ophelia]

I still don't think men generally have emotional problems more than women.

Women are more likely to suffer from depression as well as eating disorders.

What's more, I think it often SEEMS like women can handle their emotions better because they tend to do the whole passive-aggressive thing.

[Tam Li Hua]

Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

I still don't think men generally have emotional problems more than women.

Women are more likely to suffer from depression as well as eating disorders.

What's more, I think it often SEEMS like women can handle their emotions better because they tend to do the whole passive-aggressive thing.

That's a good point. I agree that women can have just as many emotional problems, and the difference could just be in how it's handled.

[Mir]

Pointedly stares at the sell by date on this conversation.

[JCC]

Rant:

I'm bored.

[Underwater Ophelia]

I'm so frustrated with my mother.
I've been finding myself fantasizing about killing her.

She's almost literally a spoiled baby.
The only differences are she's going to be 50 and she can talk.

[Lapin]

My medication is working out. In the past two days I've started to feel a considerable change in outlook. In another week I should feel the full effects. Not wanting to swallow every painkiller in the medicine cabinet is enough.

I'm just so tired though. If I drink anymore caffeine, I'm going to start shaking.

[badteccy]

I feel like a bad person.
My dad is in the hospital, suffering from liver failure (he has been an alcoholic for about ...mm, 35 years?) and I don't feel that sorry or bad about it. I mean, he chose alcohol over his family, and he has treated us all like crap...but he is still my father...shouldn't I feel a little bad about it?
I'm preparing myself for his death.

[Duane]

My condolences, Teccy.

[Tam Li Hua]

*hugs badteccy*

I've been in that position before. My mom passed away a couple of years ago from the same thing. When I grieved, it wasn't so much for the person who died, but for who they could have been without the poison.

Don't feel bad if you don't feel bad; everyone reacts to these things differently, and if he wasn't in your life much, then it's understandable why you would feel a little removed from him.

If you need to talk to someone who understands, my Yahoo! messenger is liz_howard_78.

[badteccy]

Thanks, it'll be gravy.

[HumanePain]

Sorry to hear it Kerri. You might have a delayed reaction. I prepared myself for my sister's eventual death (it took her a year to die from leukemia) and weeks later I exploded in tears and screaming. Try to see if you are really preparing, or just sublimating.

Either way, I'm here for you if you want to PM (Gnet or myspaz).

Wish I knew what to say.

[badteccy]

Well, I'm sure he is going to be as fine as he can be, although he has to go to rehab (though he refuses to go away to one, which is exactly what he needs). If he continues to drink he will die, but after 35 years of a bottle of vodka everynight, I doubt he will stop...bleeeh.

[Tam Li Hua]

Humane's right; sometimes, we aren't as prepared as we think we are. I thought I was prepared for my mom to go, but after she passed away, I did little else other than cry and hurt for at least six months, if not longer.

Try writing out your feelings or something; it may help you to feel better.

[dabbadmc]

My uncle was an alcoholic for a number of years, and a smoker too. My family took it very hard and tried to reach out to him. I think at one point that he tried to give it up, but when things were looking up, he died of liver failure.

Of course, our situations aren't completely the same, but if you do need someone to talk to, just say.

[Solumina]

My period showed up two days early and for some reason whenever it comes early the first day's cramps are extra painful

[Aaroneet]

My period hasn't showed up since February; I'll finally start taking a pill to restart it on Sunday.

[LaBelleDameSansMerci]

I hate my job and can't wait until September.

[Godslayer Jillian]

So, I picked up a book by Noam Chomsky from the library a couple of days ago. Logically, there were students that had chosen that book to read before me, as was evident because of the marking and underlining in it.
Now, I don't mind when people make notes in books at all as long as the book still remains pleasantly readable. Books are not sacred - their contents are.
But there's something that a previous reader did that still vexes me.
Apparently, they decided to underline all the words they could not understand. This is obvious because it's the 'long' words.

But who the fuck decides to read Chomsky without knowing words like dogmatism, indignation, amelioration, or liquidated?!!!

[JCC]

BAHAHAHAHAHA.

How can you not know what 'indignation' means? That's basic.

[Underwater Ophelia]

One time someone told me "nom de plume" was a "big word."

There are a few things wrong with that, actually...

[Joker_in_the_Pack]

Mostly it's three short ones.


Fuck, burned my hand on an oven today, hot fuckers.