Posts by mistybison

Hannah Watson85 said:The lead actor, costume design, and the music (obviously) are all fantastic choices. 😬.

I agree. 🙂

I really appreciate that they filmed this as a musical. 🙂

An intriguing film. 🙂

A fascinating concept. 👍

Such a charming little film! 😍

Joshua Wright2 said:Growing up, I remember hearing endless talk about "Indigo children." Then, if I recall correctly, the narrative shifted toward "Crystal children," followed by a whole litany of other supposed special generations destined to arrive. Even as a kid, I found the whole concept somewhat whimsical, yet there was an undeniable sense of romance to it all. On one hand, parents were using these labels to coddle their children with a sense of uniqueness; on the other, there was this beautiful, lofty implication that these children possessed a certain essence that would eventually save or spiritually uplift the world, making it a better place for those who follow. It felt like a reflection of a parent’s soul—a vision of the kind of world they truly hoped to see tomorrow.

Yet, as the years have quietly slipped by, these stories and aspirations seem to have evaporated. I cannot shake the impression that almost no one thinks about creating a more romantic, spiritual world anymore, nor do they believe their child will be the one to "save" it. Truthfully, our culture has become increasingly materialistic, consumerist, and driven by pure hedonism. We see more and more parents attempting to leverage their children for instant gratification, whether they are grooming them to become the next NFL superstar, a pop icon, or even the next Kardashians. The most melancholy aspect of this shift is how accurately it reflects the modern parent's own ambitions and their vision for their child's future. I am not suggesting this wasn't happening before, but today, this trajectory feels inevitable.

What has happened to us? What became of that sense of romance? What happened to our dreams?

We have become far too individualistic, losing that essential drive toward the common good and the dream of building a better society for everyone.

hiddenpuma75 said:1. Personally, I believe everything should be examined scientifically, and we should give our fellow forum members a chance to weigh in.

2. You seem to be opening a poll somewhere (maybe in some sub-group or the PŽK)

Asking whether hiddenpuma75 is the leader of the pub crowd during our philosophy discussions—well, let's see what people actually think.

Actually, maybe I'll just start one myself. I've already got a few options floating around in my head:

a) Yes, he is
b) No, he isn't
c) It's both yes and no
d) Neither yes nor no
e) All the regulars at the pub are men
f) This isn't a pub; it's a scholarly forum
g) There are women part of the pub crowd too

There is an old saying: "Keep playing the music, and eventually you'll run out of breath."😁

In all seriousness, you really ought to work on developing the second half of that wisdom.🧐 😁

hiddenpuma75 said:the owl was mocking shadows🙂

Just be honest and admit you're the absolute worst among all the kids and leaders in this pub. 🧐 😁

hiddenpuma75 said:Regarding our dear mistybison, that "secret chicken" she mentioned 😈 doesn't seem to be working 🙂 so she's trying more direct methods, like channeling Thorov's lightning through conductors in the form of moderators. 😁

I am hardly a regular forum user like hiddenpuma75, so I won't be casting spells on other members. 🙂 😁

Andrew Booth29 said:I think I’ll take the advice of my esteemed colleague Letec—it’s probably for the best—and I’m asking the forum administration to please remove me from the moderation team for both forums I currently oversee. Thanks...

Oh, there is absolutely no need to step down from moderation! It is enough to give hiddenpuma75 a small cut, and that pub atmosphere will vanish all on its own. 😍 😁

She has already earned it by cluttering every single thread with her blog posts that have nothing to do with the topics at hand, along with various claims—like her saying women are easy to understand if you just strip a man of his ability to reason. 😁

The subforum needs at least a month to recover and regain some seriousness. 😉

😈 😁

placidorca16 said:Look, it isn't about the "atmosphere." It's about the specific content of the opening post. I wanted to see if it went unnoticed or if the mods were actually okay with that blatant sexism. Well, now I have my answer.

For the record, I've never been afraid to post about certain topics anywhere, and I'm not starting now. So, "atmosphere" doesn't really move the needle for me if I have something to say. But, likewise, I'm not going to stay quiet when I see discrimination that should be sanctioned under the rules of an organization, a social network, or this forum itself. Maybe "atmosphere" is your main priority regardless of what's being said—hey, no judgment—but surely you realize we aren't all wired the same way.🙂

Of course. 🙂

placidorca16 said:Look, I have nothing against people doing or choosing whatever they want—that's their business. This isn't actually a debate about women's emancipation or what that entails; rather, it's about one specific sexist post that opened up a discussion in the philosophy section—a discussion that is generally discriminatory toward women. It should have been sanctioned, but instead of just slipping by "unnoticed," it now clearly has legitimate support from the moderators, who seem to be justifying it.👎 So, it's not a matter of me missing something—it's first about the silent endorsement of sexism, and now, an outright one, despite the forum rules. That’s what I wanted to clarify, and I got my answer—so, thanks for that, I guess.

Honestly, in my opinion, there is nothing more pathetic than women supporting sexism against women.👎

Different subforums are moderated differently. The "Philosophy" section is essentially unmoderated, allowing content to pass through that would be sanctioned or at least removed in other areas. It functions much like the old "Mad House" on the "Politics" board—anything goes. 😁

That is why I mentioned in my first post that if this atmosphere doesn't suit you, it might be better to post in a different subforum. 🙂

placidorca16 said:Exactly!👍 Every single justification here is just further proof that sexism against women is totally fine on this forum—even from the moderators—and that any "rules" supposedly banning it are purely for show.🕺 But hey, I guess that’s just the level of gender equality we’re dealing with here.👎

It seems to me that women's equality often boils down to: "Now you can be just like men!" 😁

This is particularly evident in politics and the corporate world—essentially any field that was traditionally a male arena.

But, we are drifting off-topic now. 🙂

The "Philosophy" subforum is basically a guys' pub, so I’d suggest the author stick to other sections to discuss her interests. 🙂

graniteseal50 said:Do you ever find yourself idealizing strangers you pass on the street, at work, or even just grabbing coffee? I mean, specifically those people you think you could actually fall for if things were different. Maybe it's just me, I guess.

I guess I do this all the time. I see someone attractive and immediately start building this whole perfect version of them in my head—their looks, their personality, everything. It’s totally irrational since I haven't even talked to them yet. Then, by some weird twist of fate, we actually meet. But the more we talk, the faster that fantasy falls apart. Once the real person shows up, the spark just dies. I end up losing interest so fast I can't even care about the physical stuff that caught my eye in the first place.

I didn't want to dump this on Facebook, so I figured I'd post it here instead... just curious to see what psychology says about it? :P

Not anymore. 🙂

I can't even idealize someone online anymore, let alone in person. 🙂

It feels like I'll never fall in love again. 🙂

I truly envy those who never lose that ability. 😠 😁

And then people wonder why nobody wants to moderate the Alternative section...

granitecyclist said:Basically,
Do you buy music on a monthly basis, or do you prefer to stream from various sources without feeling ready to drop cash on individual purchases?☕

I only used the radio and YouTube.

I had a collection of vinyl, cassettes, and CDs that various family members picked up over the years. When I moved, I wanted to pass them on to someone who would actually enjoy them, since nobody in the house listens to physical media anymore. Unfortunately, no one wanted them. In the end, I packed everything into a box and left it by the recycling bin, hoping a music lover might stumble upon it and find joy in an unexpected gift. 😁

I am leaning heavily into minimalism these days, which means I buy much less and have moved away from physical books. In fact, I’ve donated many of my old copies to the local library. I find myself wanting to own fewer things, and I truly appreciate that we now have so many digital resources available that don't take up any physical space at all. 🙂

A fun movie. 🙂

It was an interesting film, though I personally expected a bit less brutality and more focus on psychological games and facing one's own fears and traumas, much like in The Game. Regardless, it's worth a watch. 🙂

The first half of the movie is engaging and exciting, though the pace drags significantly in the second half, making it feel a bit tedious at times. It’s worth a watch, but nothing extraordinary.

Dennis Ramirez53 said:I find it quite entertaining. It doesn't make much sense, but everything seems to work out just fine.

Exactly. 😁

Richard Wilson4 said:As I mentioned in another thread, it's a great, fun movie.

My main issue is that they didn't show enough of that world.

I want a Netflix series set in that same 👍

That is precisely what I was thinking. It would be wonderful to have a series based on the film that expands the core concept and explores the magical world in more detail. Something similar to the series Defiance but featuring magical creatures. 🙂

A solid movie and great entertainment! 👍