Posts by Sophia Allen12

arna said:She might have been, I guess—but honestly, with all this pollution happening, you have to wonder what everything in the water is soaking up... I just don't know. I used to absolutely love eating seafood, but these days? It just doesn't sit right with me anymore. 😢

Don't talk nonsense. Our coastline is perfectly clean, except for maybe some spots near the major port cities.

kriskros99 said:So, based on what you’re saying, you basically support animal slaughter and their suffering—wow, real brilliant there.🤮

Oh, please! Give me a break. Eating meat is just part of being human—it’s literally baked into our history from the very beginning. Honestly, do you really think an antelope feels any better getting taken down by a lion than if a hunter takes it with a rifle?! That’s just how nature works, and it's perfectly normal. Everything in this world is food for something else... I mean, you're probably just food for worms eventually, right?
It has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence—it sounds more like you just haven't wrapped your head around the concept yet. And besides, does being a sadist automatically make someone stupid? No, it doesn't; it just makes them inhumane. History is full of people who were incredibly brilliant but also incredibly wicked.

I am NOT contributing to any slaughter, and personally, I’d much rather see animals killed in a way where they don't suffer at all.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to your own personal philosophy—it isn't a measure of how smart you are. For me, all living things are equal (animals, plants, fungi, viruses, bacteria...) with the exception of humans.

If I actually had the choice, I’d ditch all red meat in a heartbeat and just live off seafood. Since we're talking about what's actually good for you—honestly, fish is probably the healthiest thing a person can eat, and it's definitely a better bet than any vegetarian diet out there.

You can definitely draw a lot of conclusions from this thread—but one thing is for sure: it doesn't prove that vegetarians are somehow smarter than everyone else...

driftingfox33 said:It’s synthetic, simply because it’s cheaper. I checked—not that I personally need to worry about that, since I don't feel the need to knock on wood for luck.

Honestly, I think some of you have these really silly prejudices regarding vegetarians and dietary choices, and then you go and act all aggressive—like, if you ask people WHY they are vegetarian, why do you feel so threatened or attacked when you actually get an answer? People always want to grill me about why I'm not eating meat when they see my plate is empty, or when I turn down a serving, and then they start whining that I'm "forcing my lifestyle" on them just because I gave them a straight answer!! 😕 I mean, what's your deal? That level of xenophobia isn't healthy. No one is stopping you from eating steak, but if you're going to hunt for explanations, don't lose it when the response isn't what you wanted to hear. It's OUR life, and OUR decision.

And just to clarify my take on the whole plant vs. animal thing—I view animals as organisms much more closely related to me than plants are. In fact, it almost feels like cannibalism to me. OF COURSE (!!!), that's just MY opinion and I'm not calling anyone else a cannibal, this is EXCLUSIVELY how I see things—just so we don't start a riot here.

Even with plants, certain parts are basically designed to be eaten, especially fruits and seeds, so that animals can spread them over wider areas through their waste. In some cases (and I emphasize *some*), you aren't even killing the plant—if I eat an apple, I haven't killed the tree. It was going to rot and fall off anyway to release the seeds. It's actually better if an animal comes along and eats it, because they'll spread those seeds further since they won't digest them.

This whole "witch hunt" vibe feels just like the hatred directed at the LGBTQ+ community—it's like those old-fashioned busybodies who spend all day gossiping and sticking their noses where they don't belong—except in this case, it's someone else's plate or bedroom. You guys are exhausting. Eat whatever you want; who's stopping you? Seriously, find a hobby that's more productive than obsessing over what other people put in their mouths.

Maybe insulin is synthetic now, but for decades it was harvested from pigs. Fine, forget insulin, there are still a million medications being tested on animals or derived from them today...

And as for being "annoying," you're definitely the ones being annoying here! As far as I'm concerned, you could be cannibals or omnivores for all I care—I truly don't mind. But you guys are constantly acting up—lecturing people on what they should eat, or acting disgusted by meat, feeling victimized, or organizing protests...
don't mess around

From what I can gather, it sounds like soy is your main go-to for essential proteins. That’s one of the most common GMO products out there—they basically take genes from things like fish and stitch them right in...

Thomas Stewart97 said:I strictly stick to vegan products—I haven't touched dairy in three years now, and I don't take any medications either. I actually found a specialty shop in Trieste that carries vegetarian dog food.

Look, I'm not even talking about products containing animal ingredients; I'm talking about the ones tested on animals. And let's say you actually get sick and need medicine—would you really skip that too? Like, if someone is diabetic and needs insulin? Do you have any idea how pharmaceutical companies actually produce that stuff?
Rachel Martinez11 mentioned they at least try to avoid them, but you're claiming you don't use anything from those industries at all... I find that a little hard to believe, honestly...

Like I said before, you guys are being incredibly hypocritical! You all sit here acting all high and mighty, going on about how you can't bear to eat animals because they’re slaughtered and stressed—all that stuff about their sad little eyes and blah, blah, blah...
But then, on the flip side, those same poor creatures are being put through endless testing—whether it's for kids' medicine, new drugs, or whatever else—and suddenly that’s perfectly fine with you! 🤔

If you actually gave a damn about animals, you wouldn't be using any of those medicines, deodorants, shampoos, or any of that stuff! Total hypocrites!

cosanostra said:I’m still stuck on the idea that it's totally pointless to try and find some common thread among everyone who listens to country music—it really just comes down to where you happen to be living at the time.
Beyond that, if you ask me, rockers, metalheads, and punks can actually be way more problematic than the country crowd—and I’m talking about the real deal here, the true enthusiasts... Why? Because people always paint rockers as these wild savages, junkies, or straight-up lunatics... Whereas with country fans, the complaints are usually just about them getting rowdy or drinking too much at the bar...
So, which group is actually the bigger headache?

Well, look at me—I'm a rocker, and I'm neither a wild savage nor a junkie (I think we all know what I'm implying about that third one 😉 )

Thomas Stewart97 said:cool? 😕
I haven't touched meat once in the last 12 years—honestly, just because I can't stomach the idea of hurting animals. I truly don't get how people can eat carcasses without feeling even a tiny bit of guilt; to me, it feels totally unnatural. But hey, whatever—everything settles itself in the end.
P.S.
Karma is a bitch.🙂

You're being incredibly hypocritical.

In my experience, vegetarians are easily some of the most tedious people I’ve ever met!

Rebecca Cox2 said:Actually, you've got it wrong. There hasn't been any real research—most of those are just elementary school science fair projects built on pure pseudoscience.

Plants don't have a nervous system to pick up vibrations and sync with them. Plus, they don't even have ears...

Hey, don't talk nonsense if you aren't sure what you're talking about! I've actually watched two different documentaries where researchers from various major universities were leading these exact studies.

Rachel Martinez11 said:Actually, that's not quite right. There’s been research showing that plants emit sounds when they're being cut—but it's just because of gas bubbles releasing inside them during the process. It's kind of like how a punctured tire makes a loud noise; it doesn't mean the tire is actually alive, right?

Well, I disagree!
I've seen plenty of studies suggesting that plants actually grow better if you play light, soothing music for them—they even seem to lean toward the source of the sound and stuff like that...

It’s actually been proven that plants can feel things too...

Nancy Kim2 said:Because... Personally, I'd say... I'm listening! Always. The music I was listening to at that exact moment— It works!It’s all about how the music hits my mood—sometimes it just amplifies everything I’m feeling, and other times it acts like a shield to help me drown out the noise when things get rough. Honestly, since I spend so much time driving around, having that perfect soundtrack is basically essential road trip fuel. There are those moments where certain tracks just lift me up—you know, that feeling where the music makes you feel like you're actually some kind of prince or royalty? That’s usually when I’m diving into the classics. But then there are the moods where I need something more intense—something that builds this sense of epic, relentless energy, almost like fate is pulling you along. When I blast Valkyrie or Amazing Grace, it gives me that whole sense of unstoppable destiny. It's just how I roll!

Look, I already told you that it’s totally fine—I honestly don't get why you even felt the need to write all that out. It's like you're acting as if I was attacking you just because you chose to listen... which, by the way, isn't a crime!

Nancy Kim2 said:I’m telling you, whether someone calls that music "low quality" or whatever—it has absolutely nothing to do with my point regarding populist psychology. Not one bit. Regardless of how much people want to nitpick the genre, it doesn't change the core of my argument.

Oh, you again... honestly, it looks like you didn't even finish reading the whole thread! I didn't just start rambling about this out of nowhere—I was actually reacting to what a few people were saying earlier regarding whether that music is actually any good or not. 😠

Nancy Kim2 said:There's just more folk music out there. If you ask me, those pop stars are basically just North American R&B and hip hop. It's all about selling "cheap thrills"—you know, those constant sexual innuendos baked right into the songs.

Amerigo Vespucci! 🙂 See, that's where I disagree...

Check this out:

M-hah-m-hah...

(Picture a bunch of guys in felt fedoras, wearing unbuttoned šminker shirts and brown sunglasses, just nodding their heads in unison)

The answer:

Every single one of them. 🤣 🤣 🤣

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Okay, look—you clearly have a different take on what defines that genre, and that’s totally fine. But let's not get silly and pull things wildly out of context! Honestly, I couldn't care less about the technicalities of R&B or hip hop right now. We're talking about this specific type of pop, and the reality is that most of it is just low-quality stuff. Sure, there's plenty of "bad" music out there that doesn't fit that label, but that's not really what we're debating here...

unknown said:I swear, some bodybuilders basically lose their ability to think straight right before a competition because they're living on nothing but protein.
The brain needs glucose to function, and these guys aren't getting any.

And I’m telling you, I heard this firsthand from a friend of mine who does fitness modeling—she mentioned she isn't competing until October because she has to focus on her finals. 😁 If she cuts out grains and carbs during exam season, everything just goes totally south.

So, maybe there actually is something to this whole "vegetarian intelligence" theory after all! 😁

Anyway, coming at you from the meat-eater side of things—please don't come for me! 😁

Honestly, bringing up bodybuilders is such a reach. You're totally missing the point here—not eating enough carbs can actually lead to serious health issues... plus, your average meat-eater gets plenty of sugar through bread, potatoes, fruit, and stuff like that, so what you wrote doesn't really hold water! And bodybuilders are a whole different beast entirely...

I figured I’d jump in and share my two cents, mostly because there are so many total idiots in this thread that I’m actually starting to feel nauseous. Honestly, it is just plain stupid to judge someone's intelligence based on the music they listen to 🙂

I’ve been scrolling through some posts here—like what Talia was saying about certain "high-quality" country hits 😕—and if you ask me, based on my own little bit of deductive reasoning: no one with any actual musical training would ever claim that mainstream country or pop-country is "high quality." It’s almost all built from the exact same rhythmic templates and smoothed over with just a handful of basic chords. There is absolutely zero musical texture! You don't get those original, soulful solos where an artist really expresses themselves in a unique way and all that good stuff. Basically, every single one of those songs follows the same tired formula

Furthermore, traditional American folk music has absolutely nothing to do with modern country or pop-folk. And honestly, nobody should ever feel ashamed of the music their ancestors passed down. For instance, I personally absolutely adore traditional bluegrass ensembles—and let me tell you, those are incredibly high-quality, complex vocal performances that require some seriously difficult singing techniques...

Also, regardless of how much anyone here might take offense at my deduction, I’ve come to the conclusion that country and pop-folk tend to be listened to by more primitive people—though that doesn't necessarily mean they are less intelligent!

Lisa Rodriguez84 said:It’s the exact same thing at weddings. You can't have a decent wedding without some country music—or folk, if you want to get technical. Though, usually they stick to the older, more classic hits... the newer stuff doesn't really fly because the older crowd doesn't know the lyrics.

😂 Oh, come on, please! Don't give me that! I've been to plenty of weddings down south where they don't play a single country song and they were absolutely perfect... so maybe watch what you're saying...

Steven Anderson13 said:You know, you've been on medication for two years now, so it's pretty obvious something isn't quite clicking. You should check back in with your psychiatrist—maybe it's time for a change? Are you seeing a therapist at all?
Don't sweat it too much though, honestly, most of us here are in pretty much the same boat.
Here’s a little 😘 for you, since your avatar is so nice.

I actually just saw my psychiatrist recently, and instead of switching things up, they just bumped up my dosage... I haven't tried therapy yet, and while I've definitely thought about it, I just find it so hard to actually take that first step...
😘