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ironrider11 said:Look... look... I'm not a sadist, alright? What's your problem? I'm just a foodie with slightly different tastes when it comes to how food is defined. Anyway, you know how suffering—bitterness or acidity—gets transferred onto the "plate"? Adrenaline, DMT, or whatever else... you probably know more about that than I do. Maybe even some kind of energy. Whatever. I'm just saying, I find it totally unnecessary, or rather, not the main goal, to stress an animal out by defining its existence right when it's being taken out of reality. With meat like that, it's just a waste of good spices, electricity, gas, time... If it's just gonna be trash, I'd rather take it to a local diner where those unrefined taste buds, along with a happy, smacking cook, will devour it in a heartbeat, but...
I read that practicing cannibalism doesn't exactly have a positive effect on the human physical or psychological system; it actually does significant damage and can even be fatal. Consuming human meat or organs... there isn't really any meaningful nutritional value for a true gourmet, plus you have the prions, the holes in the brain, and all that. I mentioned sadism as sarcasm regarding one morbidly unethical form of psychological healing for a masochist, but it's a controversial topic. It enters spheres that have absolutely no scientific basis and are actually harmful. Which then makes me think of Jigsaw and Joker, who are actually realists and moral critics of modern society.
Joseph Bailey41 said:Honestly, I’ve got everything just wrapped up and ready to go. 😢
Even cacti? Maybe you should try talking to plants using Bučević's vortex vibrations or whatever weird messages, and they might actually grow
Or, like Winona Ryder in that one movie when she was exhaling (not sure if that's the grammatically correct way to use "exhale," hmm), carbon dioxide into the leaves of the plants. 😬
Larry Hayes25 said:About two or three years ago, a friend talked me into watching one of Anne's videos, and I actually liked it. I started following her religiously and ended up meeting some young people who were also big fans.
During that phase, I even landed a job I thought was a total long shot, purely because I felt so happy, calm, and Flying during the interview.🍿🤣
It made me think this stuff actually works, so I went ahead and bought some of her books.🤣
But now we get to the "but..."
Given my history and my family dynamics, certain things just didn't click for me. First off, this whole idea of forgiving everyone for everything, maintaining constant positive energy, and pumping yourself up through every stage of life—from gratitude the second you open your eyes in the morning until the day you die.🤣
And honestly, I wanted that. Rationally, I knew it would be beneficial to feel that way, but everything inside me was fighting against it.
I couldn't find any middle ground; trying to be happy while simultaneously feeling sad, frustrated, or desperate over certain things just made everything worse because I couldn't wrap my head around what was happening to me.
Then there were all those young people I met through her following; they weren't much help either, because they just kept chanting the same mantras at me constantly. Over time, I just became more isolated and more desperate because I had no idea how to help myself.
Eventually, I sought out a psychiatrist when I reached my breaking point, but of course, everyone laughed at me when I told them. They told me I didn't need a doctor, that I just needed to pull myself together and be grateful from early morning, blah blah blah.
Looking back today, and observing her a bit more closely, the woman clearly has some knowledge; you can't say everything she talks about is complete nonsense, but she tends to meddle in areas where she doesn't belong a bit too much.
She used to seem somewhat normal to me, but now she forces her narrative so hard that I just can't stand to watch her. 🤣
In my opinion, all these followers are just looking for help. But when you tell someone you're listening to a life coach, it sounds interesting and cool—certainly much cooler than mentioning a psychiatrist. ☕
When you mention a psychiatrist, people assume both you and the doctor are crazy. 🙄
A lot of people are incredibly suggestible. They lack even a shred of critical thinking, making them easy targets for anyone willing to sell them a quick fix just to make life feel a little easier...
Anyway, there’s a new legislative proposal on the table regarding psychological practice. The whole point is to legally bar people like Bučević and others who have zero formal training in psychology, yet somehow market themselves as experts offering what is essentially psychological counseling. I really hope this becomes law sooner rather than later. It would go a long way in shutting down those unscrupulous charlatans who specialize in selling snake oil and empty promises.
boldtrucker16 said:I'll jump in here. I completely agree—nothing beats the human voice.🙏
I should share something I always go back to when I need to truly unwind...
MiceWhalesand so on...
A little bit of science for you:
cows actually produce more milk when they listen to REM's "Everybody Hurts." Plus, researchers have even managed to compose music that cats
actually find pleasant.
ironrider11 said:What kind of 'vibe', or association, does this give you?
A passerby's take on it: man, what are you listening to? It sounds like your brain is actually being drilled through...
The bottom line? People are often, unfortunately, just too narrow-minded... they fail to truly see—or in this case, actually hear—what's happening right in front of them.
silverscout16 said:Gross. You probably need to be on some heavy narcotics just to stomach this stuff. We really ought to implement some kind of media censorship to ban this sort of "material." It feels less like art and more like Satanic propaganda to me. Honestly, we should look at how Iran handles things and set up a commission to filter this content. Why does the world constantly push garbage and bad news to the forefront while keeping anything decent buried in the background? It ruins the youth and encourages nothing but trouble.
Where on earth are you getting all these biases and stereotypes from? Seriously. Have you ever actually tried to broaden your horizons a bit? Maybe just let go of those preconceived notions for once and actually immerse yourself in the sounds, the frequencies, the music itself... without all the baggage. Why do people insist on shoving music into these tiny little boxes, labeling it based on whatever social clique they think it belongs to, and then making sweeping conclusions from there? It’s honestly alienating. But hey, that's just what they say about his enthusiasm...
darkraven said:Honestly, I think it's actually pretty straightforward: it all comes from nature. Some people just love the sound of wind rustling through trees, the steady rhythm of rain or distant thunder, the crashing waves on an Atlantic coastline, or those deep, eerie ocean sounds recorded meters below the surface. Or even just the crunch of boots walking through fresh snow, or those NASA space recordings. These things are called field recordings, and they are a massive pillar of ambient music. Tons of people use this stuff to relax, meditate, or even just fall asleep. And thank God, you don't actually have to trek out into the middle of the woods to hear it.
Certain sounds are tied to specific environments, or you can synthesize sounds that evoke those places—whether it's outer space, the deep sea, a dense forest, or a mountain peak.
The same logic applies to darker settings, which falls under "dark ambient"—the exact genre we're debating here. There are textures for every single mood. I mean, I am definitely not putting on bird songs when I'm feeling depressed.
Plus, the definitions of what constitutes "music" are broad enough to include ambience and "organized sound." Whatever. Ambient is pretty much universally accepted as a musical genre now, so that whole argument about it not being music doesn't really hold water.
Look, there’s a massive difference between meditating to some nature sounds piped through high-end headphones and actually sitting in the middle of a forest, hearing it all live. For someone who truly craves that raw, visceral connection to the flora and fauna around them, a digital recording played through a gadget just isn't going to cut it... it's just self-suggestion, really.
darkraven said:Honestly, I think it's actually pretty straightforward: it all comes from nature. Some people just love the sound of wind rustling through trees, the steady rhythm of rain or distant thunder, the crashing waves on an Atlantic coastline, or those deep, eerie ocean sounds recorded meters below the surface. Or even just the crunch of boots walking through fresh snow, or those NASA space recordings. These things are called field recordings, and they are a massive pillar of ambient music. Tons of people use this stuff to relax, meditate, or even just fall asleep. And thank God, you don't actually have to trek out into the middle of the woods to hear it.
Certain sounds are tied to specific environments, or you can synthesize sounds that evoke those places—whether it's outer space, the deep sea, a dense forest, or a mountain peak.
The same logic applies to darker settings, which falls under "dark ambient"—the exact genre we're debating here. There are textures for every single mood. I mean, I am definitely not putting on bird songs when I'm feeling depressed.
Plus, the definitions of what constitutes "music" are broad enough to include ambience and "organized sound." Whatever. Ambient is pretty much universally accepted as a musical genre now, so that whole argument about it not being music doesn't really hold water.
Maybe bird song can lift someone out of a funk... if they're feeling depressed. But then again, maybe that little bird is feeling just as low as we are...
If you look at how bottlenose dolphins communicate out in the wild versus how they sound when they're kept in a tank, there’s a noticeable gap. The ones in captivity tend to use lower frequencies and their sounds just lack that sharp, clear articulation you hear in the open ocean.And there's more to the science...
It turns out that an individual's specific taste in music might actually be tied directly to their unique brain structure and neural activity.
Laura Castillo6 said:Nah, I think we should just legalize sex work instead.
In super religious circles here in the States, people tend to make such a massive deal out of basic physical intimacy. It’s wild how much noise they make about it.
I’m all for it. Honestly, I have a lot of respect for people who find themselves forced down certain paths because of their circumstances—those who don't really have any other choice. If we can at least regulate this legally, we can ensure they get access to things like healthcare and basic protections. It’s honestly a total facepalm moment for the human race when we can't provide meaningful work that matches someone's abilities, especially when they actually want to work...
ironrider11 said:Nothing beats them straight out of the oven, served up with some baby potatoes and a fresh green salad.
Even when you start by lightly searing them over an open flame while they're shedding tears... that just adds that special flavor, like the icing on the cake.
Joseph Bailey41 said:I just hope you aren't eating any of that stuff contaminated with Botox. It's a bit risky, don't you think? 🕺
Have you ever tried growing herbs or medicinal plants in pots during the winter? I’m talking about the ones that usually live out in the garden... 🙂
Joseph Bailey41 said:I’ve never quite been able to wrap my head around consumerism, even after digging through works by Chomsky and Naomi Klein. That way of existing just feels foreign to me. Still, I feel like I need to find some way to ramp up my drive for material things, because right now, my motivation is basically stuck at "barely surviving." And just when I finally manage to push myself toward that kind of ambition, something distracts me and I’m right back at square one, leaving my business plan unfinished. 🙂
Yeah, though even the concept of the pyramid itself is debatable. Just reading the description of the second level gives me a slight sense of panic, whereas this higher stuff seems to work perfectly fine for me. 🤔
While I was moving in those circles, I ran into this one completely untalented hack. But the guy worked incredibly hard to worm his way into every social circle possible, and because of that, he actually picked up several awards for his work. He once started listing all these accolades to me, and I just rolled my eyes and said, "Well, it's not exactly a sprint." His response? "No, it really is a sprint." 🤦
What’s even more ridiculous is that it was an art form that was financially terrible; you basically had to jump through every humiliating hoop just to reach a point where you could barely make a living from it. For me, it was just a hobby and a nice way to socialize, so I couldn't fathom how anyone would be motivated by nothing but blind ambition or that desperate craving for recognition. After seeing a few similar situations play out, I decided to get out of that crowd. Running for the exits, of course.😁
I happened to stumble upon them on Facebook the other day. Some antitalent made such a massive blunder that they were permanently kicked out of the circle, but the thick-skinned guy just keeps on going regardless. Honestly, seeing that makes me appreciate those corporate mission and vision statements even more. 😁
Maybe you don't actually need to ramp up the drive for more stuff. Maybe the trick is just lowering your baseline desires and needs. Aim for an acceptable minimum—not quite bare-bones survivalist mode, provided you’ve got a steady paycheck. Unless, of course, you're stuck working for peanuts or minimum wage while drowning in debt... that changes things. But for most people, there isn't much foresight. They aren't really thinking ahead at all. They just chase after these milestones because they feel obligated to, simply because everyone else is doing it. It creates this classic modern cycle: people jump into marriages way too young and emotionally unprepared. Then kids happen. Driven by social pressure or just "the way things are done," they tie the knot, only to end up divorced shortly after—often with much darker complications like domestic abuse or toxic cycles... When people lack internal stability, they try to fill that void with material things. But when you point out how senseless, inefficient, and genuinely harmful these behavioral patterns are—to both the individual and society at large—they don't listen. They just retreat behind their defense mechanisms...
casualcanyon3 said:And frankly, those types usually end up making something of themselves. Even 😁 Vitruvius touched upon this concept—the notion that talent carries very little weight if you aren't connected to the right power players.
For me, this presents a significant dilemma, because even engaging in basic, everyday small talk requires me to switch into a specific social mode that I find utterly draining. As for the crowd I would actually need to network with—particularly those personalities drifting through the "popular" art scene—I find them profoundly unappealing. I have gone to great lengths to avoid them entirely. I simply cannot stomach that pervasive snobbery, the arrogance, and that performative, "elite" posturing; honestly, I often feel an impulse to mock them to their faces. I can count on one hand the number of people from that echelon whom I actually respect and with whom I would genuinely desire to maintain a sincere connection.
Edit: What I was really getting at is that socializing with "influential" figures must essentially become a lifestyle if you want to be noticed or to ensure a broad spectrum of opportunities. But in that pursuit, how much of your true self can you actually manage to preserve?
Moving through these various creative circles, have you noticed any predictable patterns in how people act or their general personality traits based on the specific medium they work in? I’ve been picking up on some trends myself—granted, it’s just a tiny, statistically insignificant sample size, and I’m certainly not saying this applies to everyone, but it’s an interesting observation... It seems like photographers tend to be incredibly extroverted and high-energy types. Writers and literary folks often lean toward being more reserved, sometimes even coming off as a bit condescending. Then you have the actors and singers, who often strike me as vulnerable narcissists with a tendency toward self-destructive habits... and painters usually seem more withdrawn and emotionally sensitive. Maybe there’s actually some formal research out there on this...
Joseph Bailey41 said:My corporation is just so incredibly thoughtful that they actually care about the digestive health of their employees. Seriously, they’ve gone and plastered our mission statement and corporate vision right inside the bathroom stalls. Honestly, who wouldn't want to be inspired while they're sitting there? ☕
I've already taken a look at this (and honestly, a bit angrily), and I've come to the conclusion that health damage isn't necessarily permanent.😁
Unless you’re juggling kids, a massive mortgage, or caring for a sick family member, there really isn’t any reason to put up with a job that just stresses you out or bores you to tears. It defeats the whole purpose of working, which is to make enough money to actually enjoy your life. Unfortunately, we can't exactly skip the middleman—the paycheck—but people still try to find ways to bypass it using all sorts of mental gymnastics, trying to create this direct link between their labor and immediate gratification. Capitalism is happy to help with that, too. It pushes this propaganda designed to turn employees into compliant drones who won't ask for more money because they're too distracted by "perks." We're talking team-building retreats, free gym memberships, routine wellness checks, office Wi-Fi, or some cheesy holiday sweater. My own corporation has dumped a fortune into all those little extras, yet when I actually asked for a raise—which I’ve done several times now—they treated it like an unreasonable expense. So, right now, the only math that makes sense for me is to work less. I’ve started finding little ways to shorten my time at the desk and minimize my actual workload, all while staying just within the lines so I don't get fired without severance. Honestly, my only source of satisfaction lately comes from these little strategic games—and the rapid increase in how many Reddit posts I can squeeze in during office hours. 😍
Maybe, if work isn't strictly about survival, the solution is just to scale back what you want and expect from life. I get it, though... it's incredibly hard in this high-tech, hyper-advanced world where consumerism and materialism are shoved in our faces 24/7, at every corner, in every nook and cranny.
Joseph Bailey41 said:I think it's that blue section on the diagram. It's essentially about the need for respect. If you already have enough self-esteem, you don't need to go hunting for validation from others, which lets you focus entirely on self-actualization. Of course, that assumes your paycheck is high enough to cover those first two levels of Maslow's hierarchy—your basic physiological needs and your sense of security.
Even Maslow ended up tweaking his pyramid because he realized that treating self-actualization as the sole ultimate destination was a bit hollow. That's why he added transcendence at the very top.
casualcanyon3 said:Joseph Bailey41 As stated by:
My corporation is just so incredibly benevolent that they’ve actually gone out of their way to show concern for the digestive health of their employees. Specifically, they’ve seen fit to decorate the interior of the restroom stalls with various proclamations regarding our corporate vision and mission statements. Honestly, who wouldn't want to contemplate the company's grand strategic direction while they're sitting there? It’s truly touching. ☕
This is absolutely appalling. Honestly, someone ought to compose a biting parody to account for this kind of absurdity.
To be perfectly honest, I harbor a certain level of disdain for those employees who seem to derive some sort of misplaced sense of fulfillment from their corporate identity. They carry themselves with this nauseating enthusiasm for their company's "brand," acting less like independent professionals and more like the quintessential brown-nosers you’d encounter in an elementary school hallway, desperate for a gold star from the teacher.
I have already taken a look at this—quite angrily, I might add—and reached the firm conclusion that the damage to one's health isn't something you can simply undo once it's been done.😁
Let it be. 🙂
Unless you’re currently drowning in childcare costs, suffocating under a mountain of debt, or playing full-time caregiver to a critically ill relative, there is absolutely no logical reason to tolerate a job that leaves you perpetually stressed or mind-numbingly bored. It completely defeats the entire purpose of employment, which is to earn the capital required to make your life more comfortable. Unfortunately, we haven't yet found a way to strip that middleman—money—out of the equation, though people constantly attempt to bypass it using all sorts of psychological gymnastics, trying to forge some direct link between labor and immediate gratification. Of course, capitalist propaganda is more than happy to facilitate this delusion; its primary objective is to manufacture a fleet of compliant drones who won't demand actual raises, but will instead be pacified by "team-building" retreats, free gym memberships, routine wellness checks, office Wi-Fi on company phones, or those pathetic little holiday gift baskets. My own corporation, despite dumping massive amounts of cash into every single one of those superficial perks, viewed my repeated requests for a meaningful salary increase as an "inappropriate expense." Consequently, the only math that actually works for me right now is to work less. I spend my energy mastering the subtle art of minimizing my presence at my desk and finding clever ways to minimize my actual workload, all while staying just within the lines necessary to avoid getting fired without severance. At this stage, my sense of satisfaction comes from those small strategic victories—and, frankly, from the rapid proliferation of posts I manage to churn out during business hours. 😍
Just consider the sheer fulfillment found in certain callings. Imagine a professor who finds genuine joy in mentoring his students, only to have an adult walk into his office years later to tell him that those very lectures sparked a lifelong passion and inspired them to pursue the field as a career. Or think of a pianist who performs at local weddings, finding deep satisfaction in effortlessly picking up a melody on the fly and weaving it into the atmosphere. Even look at a physician who finds such profound purpose in patient care that he radiates a sense of genuine empathy, becoming the kind of person everyone in the community speaks of with nothing but reverence.
It’s those same old grievances that people tuck away in the back of their minds until they’re absolutely fed up with the daily grind, or they suddenly drag them into the light the moment their personal lives start falling apart.
My entire education following elementary school has been within the arts. Throughout that whole period, they kept hammering home the same tired narrative: that the "famous inspiration" or pure creative spark accounts for that tiny ten percent, while everything else is just endless, repetitive labor. 🤷 In my view, anyone who actually approaches artistic work with any degree of seriousness or true quality isn't going to buy into this myth of constant, nonstop creativity. Those people are just posers, and frankly, there are far too many of them out there.
True. I've met people who were naturally gifted in certain arts but lacked the drive or the guts to show it to the world. Then there are the talented ones who work their tails off but just can't catch a break. On the flip side, I know people with zero talent who have endless grit, but they managed to rub elbows with the right social circles, and suddenly they're being promoted by the elite and so on...
Carl Rivera43 said:I’m 27 years old, and honestly, I feel pretty lonely more often than I’d like to admit—even though I’ve actually become way more social than I used to be. The real kicker is that it seems like my intentions and my actions constantly get totally misinterpreted by everyone else.
So, how does one actually find a more liberated way of living? How do I build up enough grit to face life head-on?
What does a "liberated approach" actually mean to you?
You become stronger through experience. Theory alone won't cut it. Maybe your expectations of life—and yourself—are just unrealistic.
Why does home feel so heavy? Moving isn't exactly easy these days, and it’s definitely not a snap decision. You need a solid financial cushion and a steady, reliable job before making a leap like that.
The whole world feels lonely right now. People are isolating themselves; you aren't special in that regard. Most people have forgotten how to communicate properly because they're too wrapped up in their own issues.
As for those bizarre memories surfacing... that usually happens when you're dwelling on the past instead of staying present. It might be worth giving your brain something more productive to chew on.
Jack Jones7 said:My thoughts on this.🤦
I wouldn't say I'm like this about everything, but when it comes to the things that actually matter to me, my perfectionism is so intense that I’m starting to think I’ll eventually just stop showing up for anything where there's a risk of failing.
On paper, I can rationalize it all. I can explain the fine line between being driven and being unwell, and I can give anyone else solid advice on how to fight perfectionism, but emotionally? It feels like absolute garbage whenever I screw something up.
Give yourself permission to fail. What would actually happen if you did fail at something important to you (aside from just feeling bad)? Like, looking at this realistically. Are these your own expectations, or are they just pressures coming from everyone else?
Carol Barrett2 said:Man, I've got all sorts of issues from physical illnesses. I see blood cells, floaters, and stuff after psychiatry, etc., but when I told them, they didn't believe me. I tell them I'm a phenomenon. Nobody believes me. I'm a walking miracle, and who knows exactly what physical ailments I have, and let's be real, I've never been well, not before and especially not now. My family and I are in a catastrophic financial situation too. Total bastards. They couldn't care less. God, they practically wanted to tie me up and beat me, because being tied up usually ends in a beating. There was this time I woke up in my sleep, drank too much water, choked on it, and started suffocating. I stumbled out of the room trying to get air with this loud, I don't even know how to describe it, sound. It wasn't the first time I've had something like that. Even as a kid, I used to choke on cigarette smoke and things like that. And I still deal with it today because I have problems with swallowing, breathing, etc., especially now with something else going on. Seriously, they almost tied me up and beat me instead of helping. Luckily, I managed to wiggle out of that story somehow.
Floaters are actually a totally normal thing. Everyone sees them at some point.
mistydrifter55 said:🤣🤣🤣
I’m with you. Looks like I officially fall into the "old folks" category now🤣,
At this rate, I'll be sounding just like my own parents when they used to go, "Ugh, kids these days"🤣
Generation X, currently hitting those prime years in our 30s and 40s 🎉
Today’s younger generation—those under 30—has grown up in an era where everything is labeled "depression" at the drop of a hat. Most of what they are actually experiencing is just the standard, messy process of growing up. In this day and age, that transition has its own media spin and sensationalist glamour.
You want to know if it's actually depression? It's when you can't handle basic daily tasks, let alone the things necessary for survival. When you can't whip up a simple meal, drop your kid off at daycare, head to the local Post Office to pay a bill, maintain basic hygiene, or even show up to hang out with
friends... when your entire existence shrinks down to just existing, drowned in apathy, dysthymia, anhedonia, lethargy, obsessions, rumination, insomnia, or conversely, sleeping through 12 hours of the day, binge eating, or not eating at all, along with attention deficits, poor concentration... when on top of all that, you're dealing with bipolar disorder, autism, ADD/ADHD, phobias, OCD, schizophrenia, personality disorders, plus a serious physical ailment like a tumor, cancer, or perhaps being blind or missing a limb... when you reach a point where you simply cannot hold down a job, sustain social ties, keep a relationship going, or function as a parent, sister, or brother... when, ultimately, depression becomes part of your core identity, your perception of yourself and the world, your very essence... when it becomes the only thing, paradoxically, that keeps you tethered to life.
David Attenborough described depression quite succinctly:
black wall of nothingness, the void, the emptiness...
apathy
dysthymia
et cetera
et cetera
et cet
et c
et
e
...
Andrew Doyle said:Picture this: in some sleepy little coastal town along the Pacific waterfront, a local politician was strolling down the boardwalk one afternoon. He was doing his usual routine—strutting with that self-important air, clutching his briefing folders like they were sacred texts. Suddenly, he gets intercepted by a local nutcase who looks him dead in the eye and says, "You know, I feel exactly the same way whenever I miss my medication."
Andrew Doyle said:Look, the people involved in this situation have actual names and surnames, and they’re all still right here in the same city, walking the same boardwalk. This isn't some punchline. Unless, of course, someone decided to turn a real-life situation into a joke.😁
🤣🙏
This would make for a great dark comedy series.
From: As the years crawl by, I get this feeling that everything around me is just accelerating. When things finally slow down for a second, you start to actually value the time you have left. You begin to notice the world—and the people in it—a little more clearly.
But let's face it, it's hard for anyone to hit the brakes these days. We live in an era obsessed with consumerism and material status... slowing down, or even just changing course, feels almost impossible.
Raymond Walker5 said:And sure, I’ll just leave behind all these wonderful amateur musical tracks in my signature too. They’ll probably blow up once I’m gone, leaving everyone else to cash in on them.
Talk about a brilliant self-promotion tactic. After reading this, who wouldn't want to click?
Don't think about a pink elephant. Don't think about cake.
Btw. The songs 👍
Grace Edwards92 said:Even those obsessed with Necrophilia are still people. If I'm already dead, who cares if someone uses my body? 🧐
We should definitely include this in our wills: donate my organs after I pass, plus my body—or at least parts of it, lol—so they can be put to infinite use by necrophiles. It actually makes sense on several levels. There would be less demand for buying caskets. Less money draining the federal treasury. Plus, think about the environment. We wouldn't be cutting down trees just to make coffins. And plenty of other perks... 🙂
Grace Sanders24 said:Honestly, I'm just over it...
I guess I’d just have to deal with the whole Necrophilia thing after I'm gone... 😬 Necrophilia is going to be booming... 😁
Carl Rivera43 said:And once I finally pull it off, I wouldn't mind if they came for me... especially if it's those people who are so hell-bent on killing free speech.
This whole thing is just going to end in some kind of murder... it's basically a direct collision between freedom of speech and pure anarchy... arghhh!
It actually brings back this memory from way back in high school... We were all supposed to sit around and tell each other something honest, just opening up, you know? And one girl in my class looked right at me and said, "For you, there’s no such thing as censorship." 😬
Nothing.
Why do people feel this desperate need to assign such massive importance to themselves after they’re gone? It’s just one more death among the billions yet to come.
If you look at it realistically, a decaying body is just food for the creatures living under the soil. Maybe some hungry stray dog or a coyote unearths a few bones one day. Or maybe a scavenger comes along before everything even breaks down.
Then there's the option of organ donation. Giving life through death...
bluecyclist64 said:Thank God someone finally gets it! 👍
I actually quite enjoy swearing, and nothing satisfies me more than when someone on a forum accuses me of using it to compensate for a meager vocabulary... 🤣
And here I am, a writer, a poet, and a translator... 😵
While I don't feel the need to constantly force sexual allusions into everything, when I do, I do it with style. Constantly twisting every single topic toward sex is just exhausting and dull.
For me, honestly, it is far more vulgar to insert an absolutely unnecessary hyphen into a sentence than it is to drop an F-bomb or a dirty word. 🤷
Life is tough for the grammar Nazis. Does the hyphen go after the prefix or not?🤔 You have to keep up with all these shifting rules in American English. Every new generation of kids learns things differently. For instance, my teachers taught us one way to spell a word, and now it’s totally different. Hmm...
Carl Rivera43 said:I mean, seriously, why do genitals even exist in the first place?
Damnish 🧐 If you try to view gender outside the bounds of traditional rules and social conditioning, gender loses its weight; it just isn't perceived. There is no distinction, everything becomes the same. Gender acts as a potential limitation on how people of a certain orientation perceive beauty in their own sex, and vice versa.
Lawrence Bailey77 said:👏 I suppose I am somewhat relieved that someone finally decided to pose such a question... regardless of how absurd it might seem on the surface. It is an objective truth, I guess. It feels as though everyone is just pretending they have all the answers to life's grand mysteries when, in reality, nobody actually knows anything at all.🐔
Look who decided to show up 😛
analogviper9 said:What does any of what you wrote have to do with anything? 🤔
Aside from the fact that you seem to have taken offense personally... 🕺
Relying on profanity is basically just a sign of laziness... 😛
Besides, when someone starts cursing and attacking society, people usually see it as a direct "attack on someone," which—let's be real—is usually exactly what it is. So, I fail to see why anyone would choose to constantly attack others if they could find a better way to phrase things. Does that make sense?
Hmm. There might be some logic there. When I'm washing dishes and a plate slips and shatters, the reaction is automatic: "God dammit," followed immediately by the thought: now I have to clean this up too. I don't want to, but I have to. The correlation between swearing and laziness... definitely a topic for research. Pointless, though, lol...
analogviper9 said:Your social circle has simply adopted profanity as a standard way of speaking. But just because something becomes habitual doesn't mean it's actually "normal."
Would you actually feel comfortable—or respected, for that matter—if a cashier at your local grocery store barked, "What the hell do you want?" instead of a polite, "How can I help you?"
My social circle uses profanity too, but certainly not in every single sentence.
There is a massive difference between someone venting their frustration in a moment of anger and someone who talks like a sailor every time they open their mouth.
Swearing is often a sign of helplessness or uncontrolled rage; so, frankly, if someone is dropping F-bombs constantly without any provocation, they clearly have some internal issues to work through.
Why stop there? You might as well lean into it and say: "Actually, I'm looking for vaginas. What's your current selection? Ideally, I'd like one that's bright red, flexible, highly elastic, and top-of-the-line. Let's go with 10 inches, featuring a rotation function and five different vibration speeds. Oh, and throw in some anal beads if they're on sale."
gentlejackal76 said:Why limit your perspective solely to the Western world?
I guess he hasn't discovered the East yet. 😁
Carl Rivera43 said:It’s mostly because the West holds so much sway over everything else on the planet, isn't it?
Just imagine if a system like North Korea's actually reached the West. hmmm lol
analogviper9 said:Honestly, what does someone's choice of vocabulary have to do with how the entire economic system functions?🤔>
When the economy hits a rough patch, people get frustrated. It’s simple math. More discontented citizens equals more swearing... it's an inevitable cycle. 😬 Just a hypothesis... 😁