Posts by Drew Perez15

Eric Newman75 said:It honestly feels like you didn't pay much attention in high school or college, did you? Believe it or not, philosophy actually relies on science and hard evidence, not some Taoist nonsense. Real studies show the exact opposite of what you're claiming—men who are sexually active are actually half as likely to deal with cardiovascular disease or prostate cancer. And when it comes to longevity, several studies published in American medical journals by researchers in the UK and Sweden have shown that staying active in your later years brings massive benefits. It can even add three or four years to your life because of the positive impact it has on both physical health and your mental state.

I was honestly just waiting for those two specific words to pop up, since they’ve been such an incredibly accurate summary of the last three years, haven't they?👍

But hey, as they say—knowledge is for those who seek it. I'm off to find more productive topics to discuss.

Eric Newman75 said:When a guy hits that climax, he basically loses all his momentum—which, honestly, just goes to show why women outlive men.

First off, what century are you living in? And second, why on earth do you think shamanism, esoterica, and that whole vibe count as philosophy? You can find those topics a little lower down on the bookshelf.

1. It's the 21st century, and I’m fully present for it.

2. Because "philosophy" encompasses much more than the narrow curriculum they shoved down our throats in high school or college.

The philosophy behind pornography? It’s essentially a blueprint for destruction.

We are talking about a psychological weapon designed to destabilize the masses, all conveniently wrapped in the guise of "freedom and indulgence at any cost."
The primary target is the male psyche and his vital energy; every time a "detached" orgasm occurs through this medium, accompanied by ejaculation, he loses his drive. This provides a somewhat logical basis for the old adage regarding why women tend to outlive men—though, of course, there are other variables like social context involved, but I won't get sidetracked.
What follows is the creation of a progressively degenerative society across generations—especially when combined with other "additives," which is a topic for another day—where men are effectively feminized and stripped of their masculinity. As roles shift and the traditional family unit dissolves, you end up witnessing the collapse of civilization itself. And once that happens, everything resets to zero, only to begin the cycle all over again.

I will reiterate: it isn't just about pornography, though that is a significant factor; it is about the entire scope of this human experiment, or rather, this relentless social engineering...

Most people probably assume I’m talking about some random prop from a Marvel movie or maybe a niche progressive metal band, but the reality is actually quite different. I stumbled upon this bizarre thread on a forum where some guy had written this massive, rambling manifesto about how one might actually perceive the fourth dimension. Before that moment, I hadn't realized that the term tesseract was specifically used to describe a four-dimensional hypercube, though honestly, it sounded much more sophisticated in English, so 😁

Adam Davis2 said:So, is solo play actually a scam? 😳

It isn't strictly necessary to label it that way since there aren't really any "collateral victims" involved in the act itself, but if we are talking about the gray areas of a relationship, then perhaps it is... I mean, I can certainly wrap my head around the idea of being with a partner and watching adult content together, but does retreating to a private room to satisfy yourself by thinking about someone else—whether they are a digital persona or a real-life acquaintance—not subtly imply that your current partner isn't quite enough? Doesn't it suggest that you might just be staying in the relationship out of habit rather than genuine connection?

I’d honestly rather cheat. Why? Because I simply can't be bothered to deal with the sheer spectrum of negative emotions that follows when you know you actually tried to do the right thing and act with integrity. If I cheat, at least I know I'm the bad guy; there wouldn't be that nagging sense of guilt from screwing someone over, but it wouldn't feel nearly as disgusting as being the one who gets screwed. That’s really as simple as it gets.

Joseph Rivera75 said:Are you looking at this as a kid or a parent?
Fashion changes, sure, but the need for love, acceptance, and respect? That stays exactly the same.

I’m speaking as someone just watching the world go by from the sidelines.

Joseph Rivera75 said:They won't end up on a bad path if they aren't even out doing any activities.
The real danger is when they lack a sense of security at home, so they go hunting for it in that "bad" crowd instead.

I don't know what the trendy vice is these days; back in my day, it was heroin.
By seventeen, people were already joining communes.
Nobody offered it to me, and honestly, I wouldn't have taken it if they had.

"Too much freedom" versus "not enough" is totally subjective.
I had the freedom under the old school system to pick my own path.
To speak my mind.
But I definitely didn't have the freedom to roll in at dawn when I was fifteen.

Everything is completely different nowadays...

coastalwalker9 said:It might simply suggest a lack of parental oversight.

That is very easy to see.

Joseph Rivera75 said:So, what, you’re telling me if I want to play music, learn French, and join the drama club, I have to pick just one?
Nah, you can do all three if you actually want to.
If you don't feel like it, then don't do any of them.

Cheers.
Don't live with regrets.
People aren't machines.
And even machines break when you redline them.

Let kids be whatever they want to be, as long as they've got the talent for it.

And there we have it—the eternal debate. On one hand, isn't it ideal to just let a child decide their own path without interference? But then again, as a parent, don't you constantly worry they might stumble onto the wrong track or fall in with a bad crowd, leading you to try and steer them through endless extracurriculars and structured activities? It’s a bit of a minefield, isn't it?

Jacob Garcia33 said:I mean, honestly? I think it’s totally fine if a kid does one sport and one academic thing. But that’s the limit. Period. Don't push it.

Honestly, I’d say that’s more than enough. 👍

Is there anything more profoundly uninspired than the "topic of the day"? It seems we’ve reached that predictable stage of the cycle where someone decides to throw a single, solitary word into the void just to see if anyone is actually paying attention. Does anyone truly believe that a lone utensil is enough to spark a meaningful dialogue, or are we all just collectively nodding along to maintain the illusion of productivity? kaže:
I'm not entirely sure if anyone has touched on this yet, but I've been wondering about the legal nuances surrounding the intentional ignoring or outright neglect of a child—specifically when that lack of cooperation becomes a deliberate tactic. Is there a clear line where simple parental disagreement crosses over into purposeful non-compliance or emotional neglect? It makes you wonder where the courts actually draw that boundary. Is it just me, or does everything seem to happen entirely by accident lately? It’s almost as if we’re all just drifting through this life, stumbling into situations that feel far too significant to be mere coincidences, yet they lack any real intention behind them. Isn't it strange how a single unintentional slip can derail an entire plan, or how something completely unplanned ends up being exactly what was needed? One has to wonder if there's actually such a thing as a mistake, or if we're all just navigating a series of unintended consequences that somehow pass for a destiny. Is there anything more exhausting than the constant cycle of misinterpreting what a child actually needs and then just glossing over it with a shrug? We talk so much about "understanding" our kids, but how often are we actually listening, rather than just assuming we already have all the answers? It feels like we spend half our lives making excuses for their behavior—essentially telling ourselves that they don't mean any harm—while completely missing the underlying reason why they’re acting out in the first place. Are we truly addressing their struggles, or are we just settling for an easy way out by pretending everything is fine?

Maybe that’s where the whole "key" to this mess lies? You seem to be making mistakes without even realizing you're doing it.

Jacob Garcia33 said:Trying to live vicariously through your kid. Like, if you failed to make it big, why on earth are you forcing your offspring to chase your old dreams?

Just piling on the extracurriculars and then acting like a martyr because you "sacrificed" your whole schedule for them—all while the kid is basically drowning and begging for a break. Where’s the actual empathy for what they need? Nope, sorry, you're the parent, so you clearly know everything!

I see this play out more often than I care to admit: a kid gets signed up for basketball, karate, drama club, folk dancing, and about 875 other things all at once. Is there actually any point to this frantic pursuit of every extracurricular under the sun?

Goddamn ransomware, what a complete nightmare.

To be honest, I’m probably not much help here; I went through my own hell about two and a half years ago when my files got encrypted into the .jope format, and even now, I haven't found a way to crack them. I tried those various decryption tools you find floating around online, but nothing worked (I haven't reached out to any professional recovery firms yet—so if anyone actually has a legitimate solution, feel free to shoot me a DM)
. The absolute worst part is that if you move one of those infected files onto another drive, it just spreads like wildfire and turns everything else into ransom. It’s total bullshit, so please, don't even THINK about making that mistake. And whatever you do, don't pay them; why would you expect the same people who screwed you over to suddenly decide to be decent and give your data back?

What I’ll suggest for the future is picking up a program like Acronis Cyber Protect and using it for all your backups. It comes with an integrated Norton Ghost background service that automatically blocks ransomware attacks, ensuring that any backup point you’ve created stays completely untouched even if the rest of your computer gets encrypted. Just make sure you don't go into the settings and disable it...

boldbison48 said:I’d love to give them a piece of my mind, really, but I should probably find a way through their inbox first. 🥳

😁

Show them what you're made of, and just turn off your DMs ☕

Linda Young38 said:What happens if everyone around me thinks I'm self-destructing, but I don't see it that way?

Either the whole world is wrong about you and you're the only one seeing clearly, or everyone else is right and you're just kidding yourself... and usually, only time can settle that debate, can't it? 🙂

Linda Young38 said:Who exactly is the one deciding whether our actions are self-destructive?

We decide for ourselves, 🙂

Honestly, neither.

If you look at things from a more holistic perspective, you start to see how all these elements tie together—and I’m talking about healthy individuals here, not pathological cases or people who have been so deeply traumatized that they’re just calculating moves to manipulate others as a defense mechanism (though, granted, some traits will naturally be more pronounced than others in any given person).

It feels a bit pointless to label someone as "stupid" just because they have a warmer temperament, or "smart" simply because they’re colder; that sounds like a calculated attempt to overhaul your own personality after a bad experience, perhaps because you were originally the more emotional or sensitive type and now you’re trying to distance yourself from who you actually are (I mean, sure, people can change, but I’m referring to those baseline constitutional predispositions).

Since I’ve wandered into philosophical territory—emotions aren't exactly "stupid," they’re just occasionally misleading because they're rooted in the irrational, and when someone is operating in that mode, logic and Ace usually take a backseat, making it a much more unstable state compared to someone who stays cool-headed under pressure... But if being that way starts causing real damage to your relationships, then you really do need to become aware of those repetitive behavioral loops and try with everything you've got to "break the cycle," which, let's face it, takes an immense amount of willpower, introspection, and actual work.

To make a long story short: it’s perfectly fine to be exactly who you are, provided you aren't hurting yourself in the process.👍