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fadedwalker18 said:It was either 80 or 88 hours of recorded static.
fadedwalker18 said:The wealthy guy in Contact isn't just some random bystander.
He actually manufactured a fake signal—to make it look like it was coming from deep space! As I recall, he broadcasted it from one of those satellites and basically "masked" it so it appeared extraterrestrial.
And all those technical manuals, data sets, and blueprints? He bankrolled the whole thing. I'm not sure who the actual engineers were, but he was the one footing the bill.
You really ought to give the movie another watch.
Actually, maybe I should rewatch it myself too!
mistybison said:The latest film is truly lovely. 🙂
It’s a rare, high-quality period drama. Nowadays, most films in this genre feel overly modernized, which tends to strip away the magic.
As far as I'm concerned, they can keep making sequels as long as there's a solid concept behind them. I won't complain. 🙂
boldotter2 said:Nah. First, those frozen and seized assets will probably be used to cover the damage done to civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Anthony Hill5 said:The truth is that Khodorovsky was convicted in a trial that was nothing more than a political sham because he dared to oppose Putin; as for the others, once they witnessed what happened to the wealthiest and most powerful oligarch among them, they quickly tucked their tails between their legs and began dancing to Putin's tune just to ensure they wouldn't suffer the same fate.
I can only hope that the West is merely scratching the surface regarding these seizures, and that this money will eventually be utilized to rebuild Ukraine and provide compensation to the families of those who lost their lives.
Ronald Perez said:I was actually just sitting here thinking about how I could build on that previous point, specifically regarding the sheer scale of job losses we might see in Russia if the West decides to pull the plug on all those factories, retail outlets, and food supply chains... honestly, the unemployment numbers would probably spiral completely out of control.
hollowdriver13 said:An oligarch just reached out after the Italians seized his €530m mega-yacht
"We urgently need to stop the war; we need peace," he said.
Ethan Martin said:Hahahhaha, you nailed it, man! 👍
What a freaking mess this "arrival" thing is...
Comparing it to Contact? Oh, God, save me. I’m done talking—I already know the tidal wave of people defending Arrival is about to hit.
Look, I honestly love director Denis Villeneuve (as everyone knows), but Arrival is massively overrated.
Compared to Contact? Not even in the same league.
Ethan Martin said:Personally, I think Contact being a legend—it’s easily one of my all-time favorites! It is so criminally underrated, and if you ask me, it’s easily one of the smartest yet most deeply moving films ever made.
In my opinion, that movie is still way ahead of its time. Even back in the late '90s, it was lightyears ahead of where we were, and honestly? It still feels ahead of modern society. It's just on another level.
Hetmasteen said:Here’s my absolute top pick for this thread:
1. Contact
ruggedmarlin18 said:Exactly! But it's also because moms and grandmas just let those kids get away with hitting them and acting out like total jerks.☕
Jesse Fowler said:A little discipline never hurt anyone
Kenneth Barnes4 said:No, I'm ignoring you because you're aggressive. You lost any right to a fair debate from your very first post.
I stopped replying because I reached a dead end.
It’s impossible to justify that kind of "discipline" because people can't tell when it's appropriate and when it isn't. Just like they can't tell the difference between parenting and straight-up abuse. There's no point in arguing anymore. 😬
Kenneth Barnes4 said:No, I'm ignoring you because you're aggressive. You lost any right to a fair debate from your very first post.
I stopped replying because I reached a dead end.
It’s impossible to justify that kind of "discipline" because people can't tell when it's appropriate and when it isn't. Just like they can't tell the difference between parenting and straight-up abuse. There's no point in arguing anymore. 😬
Donna White50 said:You're also causing a kid pain when you don't buy them that toy they want, or when you force them to go to school when they really don't feel like it, or when you drop them off at daycare and they have separation anxiety and just won't stop crying. Emotional pain is still pain, yet it's totally tolerated in our society. I honestly don't get how a parent is supposed to raise a child without some level of discomfort that forces them to accept things, change, and adapt. Personally, I find mild physical discipline to be a perfectly fine parenting tool. And I'd love to see the agency that would try to take my kid away just because I gave their fingers a little tap after they kept doing something they weren't supposed to, despite all my warnings and explanations. I'd also love to see the study that proves this kind of thing leaves lasting psychological trauma on a child...
Mark Martin10 said:I read this entire thread from start to finish, and honestly, I’m asking you—do us all a favor: stop being such a prick, find a deep hole to crawl into, and stay there. There isn't a polite way to tell you that you're a complete jerk.
I can give you my address, so why don't you swing by? Let's see how much of a tough guy you actually are when you have to go toe-to-toe with a guy over 220 pounds. We'll see if you're really the big man you think you are when it comes to hitting kids.
Look, I was getting beaten regularly when I was just a kid. I eventually let it go because I honestly can’t carry that kind of weight around anymore. But deep down? I have nothing but pure contempt for anyone who thinks they have the right to lay a hand on someone weaker—especially kids. Your bullshit really hit a nerve, though. It pissed me off.
Donna White50 said:So many people view life through this black-and-white lens. And honestly, so many people struggle with perfectionism nowadays, especially in that toxic way... You can't exactly tell people they aren't allowed to have kids if that's what they want.
But look, physical discipline should never be the norm or an accepted way to raise a child. Why? Because we have to realize that causing pain isn't a humane way to treat any living thing, much less a kid.
That doesn't mean it should be totally banned as a tool, though. Think about it—like giving a quick tap on the hand; it doesn't hurt much, but it sends a crystal-clear message: "Don't touch that, it's dangerous." Kids pick up on those cues naturally. It’s a completely different story when you're intentionally trying to cause pain just to scare a kid into submission. In those cases, there's no point to it; it doesn't teach anything except how much it hurts. It’s like beating a dog for jumping a fence—it won't understand the lesson. But if you say "no" and give a firm correction when they're being stubborn, you're just correcting behavior. It's the same with kids—it's not about the discipline itself, it's about the context. I don't really care how anyone else interprets this... I'd only use it sparingly if nothing else works, and since my little one is still tiny, there's zero need for it right now. I'll also be the first one to call out anyone who hits a child just to inflict pain—whether it's out of frustration or just plain old cruelty. And man, it really gets to me when I hear a parent calling their kid a jerk or an idiot...
Kenneth Barnes4 said:That’s basically what I’m talking about. Getting rewarded just for being a pain in the ass is actually a punishment. You use a system of rewards and consequences to guide a kid, right? But you can't do that unless you actually know where you're going. You shouldn't be sending a kid down a path that's just gonna screw them over. A kid needs to be able to trust their parents. They need to see real-world examples that prove what the parent is doing actually makes sense—that the parent can actually predict an outcome better than the kid can.
Look, I'm trying to make this clear, but I honestly don't get where he's getting it from. 🤷Let's try this instead—did your cloning thing actually cause any trouble? And are you even aware that running two accounts on the same thread is against the rules?
Answer me that first, then we can move on. ☕
🤣 Who else do you think I am? Just curious. 🤣
Look, this thread isn't about aggressive parents losing their cool and beating their kids. Those people beat adults too, which is a completely different beast, right? Unless they’re only targeting the sick. Which is even worse. But that's not what I'm talking about here.
I'm talking about using punishment to guide a kid. If you're the parent, what's your move? Capable. Deciding what's actually best for your kid. Harder than it looks, right?
The truth is, most people just stay quiet because they can't actually raise a kid properly to begin with. You're all out here giving me examples like, "Oh, these parents were beating their kids." Please. Most folks don't even have the basics down. 😕 So, let's talk about aggressive people. Nowadays, everyone's obsessed with this "no aggression" mantra. You've got these parents who swear by every parenting book on the shelf, trying to raise kids perfectly by the manual. It’s all very polite, right? But honestly, I want to hear from the realists. Does anyone actually have an example of parents who were decent people but still used physical discipline? Is that even allowed to be said anymore?
So I have this friend, right? Total powerhouse. Smart, responsible, killing it in her career. She told me that back when she was fourteen, she ran away from home with some guy and left a note for her parents. When they finally tracked her down, they absolutely laid into her with a belt. She told me—and I’m quoting here—“I never once thought about doing something like that again.” She didn't end up with any long-term trauma or anything; she’s fine. And now that she has her own kid, the idea of messing around with her child like that never even crosses her mind. Why is that?
He’s way too close to his parents. He respects his old man too much. Seeing him react like that? It honestly just shamed her. How much did she have to hurt or scare him to trigger a reaction like that? She's never doing it again. That wasn't the goal.
Honestly, it feels like most of you aren't even listening to what I'm saying. You just don't get it. Look, I’m speaking theoretically here. I'm talking about guiding a kid this way, assuming the parent actually has their life together enough to handle everything else. You gotta nail the basics first—emotional stability. The kid needs to feel safe, protected, and actually led in the right direction. That's the priority. What’s the number one thing when it comes to raising kids? Honestly, what even matters most?
The examples you guys are throwing out about aggressive psychos are total nonsense. They have zero to do with what we're actually talking about. 🤔 Look, I’m not talking about child abuse here, and I’m definitely not even hinting at it. 🤣
Exactly. It all comes down to the "why." If a kid breaks a glass and gets physically lashed out at for it? That’s straight-up twisted. People like that shouldn't even be allowed near kids. Punishment should only ever be about what's actually good for the child. Period.
Kenneth Barnes4 said:Like I’ve said a million times already, kids need to be treated right before you even think about physical punishment. You can't just have some maid swatting you around the house because you got a C on a test.
Quentin:Explaining things in detail is pointless. People who get it, get it. People who don't, won't. Clearly you don't. I've been saying the same thing from the start. It's about understanding consequences, teaching kids to make their own choices, weighing the good against the bad, etc. You can't connect any of that into a coherent thought, so instead, you ask me—and look, let me quote you again:
If it’s irrelevant and has nothing to do with the topic, why bring it up at all?
I can't tell where the breakdown is happening—is it in your head or just in how you type? Hard to say what you need to work on to fix this issue. You think you'd think clearer and write better if someone gave you a slap on the ass once in a while?☕
Quentin:I said it was irrelevant because my previous post went into way too much detail, so I just tossed out a "whatever" phrase.
If it’s irrelevant and has nothing to do with the topic, why bring it up at all?