Posts by northernmaker7

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There are much simpler explanations for why that is, far beyond those fancy compliments you're using to flatter yourself

feralranger said:If there is no jealousy, there is no emotional damage—not to mention the total absence of material loss—and if there is no damage, one could argue there can be no actual *sin*.

However, since most people in that particular arena (to distinguish it from philia) are inherently prone to jealousy, they end up causing significant emotional distress to others. It is from that specific fallout that the *sin* arises.

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Sisyphus is back at it, pushing that tired old argument that if you aren't jealous, you don't actually love your partner. A lack of jealousy isn't an invitation to share; it's just maturity. Jealousy is pure narcissism, not affection. A jealous person simply loves themselves more than their partner, willing to stifle or sabotage someone else just to soothe a fragile ego. People try to market jealousy as a spice for romance—an essential ingredient—but really, it’s just a convenient way to mask selfishness and ego.

My AdBlock isn't working anymore, and you guys have gone too far. What kind of scam is this? Are you just showing ads to whoever paid to drive crazy traffic?

Right now, Brave is the only thing working flawlessly.

Since the topic is so pressing, we should probably just let Jamie Bishop29/SarahJo bend the rules; the urgency clearly demands it. And since there’s inevitably someone out there being assaulted, suffocated, or starving, I’m sure she’ll address all of that simultaneously and thoroughly, forcing humanity to finally pay attention.

It touches on Manjača too, which I remember from my own life.

The question is, why are you allowing yourself—listen closely—to call out a moderator by posting questions under a different handle, instead of just heading over to the banned users' section to ask properly using the account that actually got flagged?

Jealousy? Please. Since you’re such a pillar of morality and principle, go ahead: grab a carrot, brew some coffee, and while we wait for the locksmith to show up—or for me to turn red then grey—tell us exactly how and why you consider yourself so special that you deserve more than the rest of the Reddit crowd.

Jamie Bishop29 said:Right, because everyone knows I'm using both accounts. Even the moderators know.

It was hard to miss, especially given my accent.

That isn't allowed, but clearly making an exception for you wasn't worth the effort. I don't understand why you think you're so special when you're never satisfied anyway.

Don't tell me people like you aren't getting special treatment. It probably goes hand in hand with those Congressional seats reserved by fixed minority quotas. I guess we live in a high democracy.

Why didn't you just ask this in the banned users section, which is howmust every banned user on Reddit handles things?

Wait, so she gets hit with a 250 fine just like Sarah Jo, then comes here under a different handle to start an appeal thread and expects a serious debate? Is that actually allowed? 😁

Once again, when you start drifting into topics that have nothing to do with this discussion—or even the ones we're debating—it’s obvious you're just trying to mask your weak arguments. You're being offensive, and frankly, I don't see what you're trying to achieve.

Besides, I remember our first real clash quite clearly. It was over a WNBA thread regarding a woman sharing her trauma after being assaulted by her drunk boyfriend. Your reaction was shocking; you essentially attacked the victim because she wouldn't take responsibility for his intoxication, effectively blaming her for the situation.

So, spare me the lectures on the "greater good" of humanity. People who preach about global welfare while treating those closest to them—even a single shaken soul on a forum—like garbage are hypocrites. It is easy to perform kindness for strangers just to feel virtuous while being callous to people right in front of you.

Try being a decent person to your interlocutors here first. Once you master that, then you can move on to higher levels of discourse. 😉

It honestly fascinates me how much energy you can pour into a conversation when there isn't actually anyone listening.

Jamie Bishop29 said:I don't see what isn't clear.

I wasn't jumping to the American Civil War; I was reacting to Nazism, fascism, and similar ideologies, just as I would react to any other extremist movement.

Is it really that unusual that someone still reacts to such posts by pointing out that free speech doesn't include discrimination, hate, or glorifying atrocities?

Maybe the concept would be easier to grasp if we used pedophilia as an example?

Do you honestly believe people should be allowed to post about how much they love pedophiles and pretend it's normal?

I haven't seen posts like this anywhere except on Dick's page.

Discrimination is banned everywhere else—on Hazel, history, politics, Zud, music... everywhere, except on Dick's.

It is disappointing that this isn't obvious to you at your age.

Don't try to overcompensate; you're clearly lacking both arguments and perspective. Where did this pedophilia comparison come from? Who even mentioned that? It is concerning that you're getting this worked up over nothing. You might want to try using a sarcasm detector once in a while.

No one is glorifying Hitler, nor fascism, nor any other extremist group. The issue arises when you take offense at American patriotic symbols or the celebration of a legitimate victory that liberated our country from occupation. "Occupation." People died for this. I shouldn't have to censor my words just to avoid hurting some sensitive soul.

Just calm down. Your behavior has been quite erratic lately.

I don't quite grasp why you're so obsessed with foreign wars and other people's struggles🤔 One minute you're fixating on the American Civil War, and the next you're attacking Hitler as if it just happened yesterday. It’s hard to know where you actually stand when you pivot between such sensitive topics.

What is your deal?

E: also, Ball and Wacky are, in my opinion, excellent moderators. They stay active and handle things perfectly. I received some warnings from Ball last night that I fully deserved, so I have no reason to complain. 🤷

The moderators who actually engage in discussions are far more objective than those who just swoop in to play referee because they were forced to respond to a report. Most of them aren't even really present. It’s like someone storming into a room where kids are fighting just to scold everyone involved.

I find Azzura to be reasonable, even if she did hand me a warning; I had a feeling that was coming, much like my previous ones. As for Phiber, his style is right along the lines of what I enjoy.

Regarding Donna White50, you tend to share details from your personal life and then get annoyed when people debate them. That said, without getting too long-winded, whenever you start making sweeping generalizations about women—implying they are all one way or another, except for your own wife 🙂—it’s already offensive enough. Generalizing like that is simply rude.

It would be quite helpful if an interested moderator could explain the what, the how, and the why. If memory serves, the last request like this ended with nothing but a locked thread and zero explanation.

Look, you're being mentioned because people would love to have you back in the mix. So, Jim, take a look at that plot and let him join in on the fun. 😁

Honestly, you aren't going to get rid of it anyway. Instead of constantly undermining 🤷 authority, it might be smarter to just give in. It would be better for your own sanity.😁

A captive to affection

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