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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 02:58:00 AM »
Got my laundry started. Time to relax.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 02:50:11 AM »
Annnnnd I gave in to my inner troll. 
Perhaps we'll get a few laughs before the mods descend upon the topic...
Perhaps we'll get a few laughs before the mods descend upon the topic...
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 02:32:25 AM »
I quite remember Spliters of the Minds Eye... Good book. Definitely worth a read.
Though, I liked Hair to the Umpire more.
Though, I liked Hair to the Umpire more.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 02:09:08 AM »
Maybe Pyro was the one who buggy-jacked the Amish. He was trying to get their pants! 
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Forum Games / Re: CTRL+V
« on: August 26, 2014, 01:56:11 AM »
Anywho, let's move on...
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Best license agreement ever:
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 01:50:17 AM »
Oooooooh buy two!
And now for something completely different:
Three Amish buggy-jacked in Lancaster County
#onlyinpennsylvania
And now for something completely different:
Three Amish buggy-jacked in Lancaster County
#onlyinpennsylvania
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Forum Games / Re: CTRL+V
« on: August 26, 2014, 01:26:39 AM »
As a disabled person, I found the attitude to be quite appalling. In general, I've always disliked an ableist attitude, regardless of degree. It always bothered me when people would talk down to anyone with a mental disability. My mom would frequently do that to people with Down Syndrome. She's talked down to me, as have other people. It's degrading to be treated as less of a person just because your brain is wired all screwy.
Now, I admit, I usually avoid online autism communities like the damn plague, due to the stigma of outing oneself online. I'm happy with staying in the closet. And usually, I avoid reading Tumblr blogs like these because of people just plain being weird, but once I got to the interview portion and saw how much of a joke the creators made of the character, then needless to say, I was offended.
I'd like to think that I'd be able to handle myself in a stressful situation. Generally, I can handle myself and I go through the motions with a robotic monotone. Hey, it works, it gets the job done, and I'm oftentimes the only person with a level head in emergency situations. Shocking, the disabled person is the one with a better handle on a situation.
I'm discussing this right now with Goodwood and he's siding with the developers despite the fact that he's disabled, too. He is of the opinion that all disabled people are cannon fodder. He also claims that "ableism" is a "Tumblrism," which it is not as the term came about in the 80s.
Then again, he's never dealt with ableist attitudes, apparently.
Now, I admit, I usually avoid online autism communities like the damn plague, due to the stigma of outing oneself online. I'm happy with staying in the closet. And usually, I avoid reading Tumblr blogs like these because of people just plain being weird, but once I got to the interview portion and saw how much of a joke the creators made of the character, then needless to say, I was offended.
I'd like to think that I'd be able to handle myself in a stressful situation. Generally, I can handle myself and I go through the motions with a robotic monotone. Hey, it works, it gets the job done, and I'm oftentimes the only person with a level head in emergency situations. Shocking, the disabled person is the one with a better handle on a situation.
I'm discussing this right now with Goodwood and he's siding with the developers despite the fact that he's disabled, too. He is of the opinion that all disabled people are cannon fodder. He also claims that "ableism" is a "Tumblrism," which it is not as the term came about in the 80s.
Then again, he's never dealt with ableist attitudes, apparently.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 12:50:41 AM »
Bleeeeeehhhhhh... I may order out tonight. I don't have the energy to cook. Hell, doing laundry is going to be an ordeal.
I'm fine dealing with a cold, but did it have to sap all my energy?
I'm fine dealing with a cold, but did it have to sap all my energy?
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Forum Games / Re: CTRL+V
« on: August 26, 2014, 12:45:39 AM »
So, he believes that disabled people are liabilities and burdens? Regardless of the actual nature of their disability? That cracking under pressure only happens to disabled people and "normal" people won't ever suffer a breakdown in the face of the zombie apocalypse?
Here's the thing about people; people are unpredictable. If the world went to hell in a hand basket, I can assure you that even the most well-adjusted non-disabled person is going to crack. They are going to shut themselves away and hope to wait out the apocalypse. Why? Because it's easy and it's safe. Just hole up somewhere and hope nothing happens to you.
The most well-adjusted person on the team can very quickly become as much as a "burden" and "liability" as any disabled person due to the sole fact that by nature, humans are unpredictable creatures who cannot handle stress very well. When the [parasitic bomb] hits the fan, you can't be certain what anyone will do.
But, that article is not concerned with the "environment." It's concerned with how the casual fanbase and even the creative team has treated a disabled character. Apparently, one of the members has a history of misogynist behavior, and his ableist treatment of the character only further cements it. While this is poor treatment of a fictional character, it can have real-life ramifications. Real people in times of stress or disaster could be treated with the same ableist attitude because people believe that "they are a liability."
Here's the thing about people; people are unpredictable. If the world went to hell in a hand basket, I can assure you that even the most well-adjusted non-disabled person is going to crack. They are going to shut themselves away and hope to wait out the apocalypse. Why? Because it's easy and it's safe. Just hole up somewhere and hope nothing happens to you.
The most well-adjusted person on the team can very quickly become as much as a "burden" and "liability" as any disabled person due to the sole fact that by nature, humans are unpredictable creatures who cannot handle stress very well. When the [parasitic bomb] hits the fan, you can't be certain what anyone will do.
But, that article is not concerned with the "environment." It's concerned with how the casual fanbase and even the creative team has treated a disabled character. Apparently, one of the members has a history of misogynist behavior, and his ableist treatment of the character only further cements it. While this is poor treatment of a fictional character, it can have real-life ramifications. Real people in times of stress or disaster could be treated with the same ableist attitude because people believe that "they are a liability."
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 26, 2014, 12:31:09 AM »
Indeed. He needs to sign onto Skype so we can stalk him.
And i have absolutely no energy today. I went for a short walk earlier, but uggggghhhhh... I just want to curl up and sleep.
And i have absolutely no energy today. I went for a short walk earlier, but uggggghhhhh... I just want to curl up and sleep.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 10:35:56 PM »
Nose is still stuffed up, I'm still sneezing, and I'm out of milk. Half-tempted to trek down to the store. Or, I could wait until Wednesday when I'll be going into town.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 09:42:52 AM »
My muse died off for that RP when Wily left. I'm getting my RP fix elsewhere now, so I don't really have any plans to join in any other ones here.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 04:12:43 AM »
In my case, it helps that my folks think I'm gay.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 03:42:21 AM »
À propos kids and marriage: At the moment, I have no plans on getting married or having kids. I can't fit that into my life right now, so it's not a concern. If I never have kids, fine. If I never get married, fine. Sometimes things like that simply don't work out.
Thankfully, my folks stopped bugging me about grandkids.
And tonight looks to be another couch-bound night. I'll spend it with some soup, some tea, and an early bedtime.
Thankfully, my folks stopped bugging me about grandkids.
And tonight looks to be another couch-bound night. I'll spend it with some soup, some tea, and an early bedtime.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 02:40:47 AM »
Ugh, I still feel like crap. I want to crawl back into bed and sleep.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 01:14:27 AM »
Just don't sell them to pay off your debts.
*runs*
*runs*
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 25, 2014, 12:16:37 AM »
Bleh, nosebleed.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 24, 2014, 11:11:14 PM »
My nose is still running. I don't feel quite as crappy, but I certainly don't feel healthy.
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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)
« on: August 24, 2014, 11:10:22 PM »
Ah, Five Nights at Freddy's... I've been seeing the fanart all over Tumblr.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 24, 2014, 10:05:41 AM »
I'm going to bed. Just went through the last of one box of Kleenex and I'm working through another, and I can't stop sneezing. Methinks I may be getting sick.
Either that or my allergies are really kicking my ass.
Either that or my allergies are really kicking my ass.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 24, 2014, 08:56:19 AM »
I doubled up on the tea bags for extra mint. Nose is still running and I'm still sneezing.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 24, 2014, 08:24:10 AM »
I'm going to get into my PJs, brew up some mint tea, and then go to bed. Still feeling like [parasitic bomb] and my nose is running like crazy. Just did some sneeze marathons a little bit ago, and I feel another coming on.
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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth
« on: August 24, 2014, 07:37:57 AM »
Personally, I think you should use an annoying ringtone and put the phone on the other side of the room. Having it by your head invites you to quickly switch off the alarm and fall back to sleep before the memory of doing that even registers.
Set your alarm to two hours before you have to leave. This allows you time to shower, get breakfast, pack lunch, and account for weather and traffic. Put the phone on the other side of the room to force yourself to get out of bed. You'll be less likely to go back to bed once you've walked across the room.
Set your alarm to two hours before you have to leave. This allows you time to shower, get breakfast, pack lunch, and account for weather and traffic. Put the phone on the other side of the room to force yourself to get out of bed. You'll be less likely to go back to bed once you've walked across the room.