Posts by Nancy Kim2

rustydrifter10 said:It all comes down to the specific rule and why they’re refusing to enforce it. Sometimes the rules shift, and sometimes the moderators change.

[Narrator Voice]

And occasionally... just occasionally... the admins themselves get swapped out. Usually because they simply couldn't keep the moderators in line! 😉

Could we please move this discussion toward a more constructive direction over on this thread

I’m not really taking sides here—look, A Song of Ice and Fire is absolutely incredible at its peak, provided I don't feel like some old graybeard who just wants to scoff at people "discovering hot water" when Game of Thrones actually hit the scene back in 1996! But honestly? If this helps boost the energy in the Fantasy community, then you have my vote.

Let’s just all be kind and constructive, and we'll all have a great time 🙂

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Waitwhaaaaat?

copperrider20 said:Vojky, Endymion, patientia (she's the only sane one in her entire PDF)

Heh.

Why on earth can't we just add someone to the ignore list directly from a thread view anymore? You know, by clicking their username and picking an option from the dropdown menu—just like how the "add to friends" option still works? I could have sworn that feature used to be right there!

Secondly, for some totally baffling reason, the system won't let me add user Beta female to my ignore list. I thought maybe it was one of those silly tricks involving a regular space versus a "non-breaking space" (you know, that ASCII code 255 trick using Alt + 255 on the keypad), but nope, that wasn't it. Could it be something to do with American accented characters?

Or is there some hidden limit on how many people you're allowed to have on your ignore list? I currently have nine.

Or—and this is a wild thought—is it because I'm a moderator now, and apparently, we aren't allowed to ignore anyone?

Thanks in advance!

analogwolf2 said:🙏 I'm with you 👍

Because, let's be honest: we all occasionally tune into a soap opera, and we all sometimes find ourselves air-drumming along to a beat, or even periodically yelling at the TV when the Cowboys (or the Giants, or whoever...)
are playing. That doesn't make us uncultured primitives!!!

The real issue lies at both extremes:
a) The ones who are obsessed and start shaking like a leaf if they can't watch.
b) The ones who swear they NEVER, EVER do any of this, and try to label everyone else as the problem.

🙏 👍

I have to ask again: why on earth isn't this posted in the Teens subforum?

Some nonsense about "populist psychology," yet people are over here typing stuff like they "could never date someone who listens to country music" or how they’d "rather eat dirt."

What does any of that have to do with psychology? You know, as an actual science?

Xerox said:If makeup artists actually wore what was comfortable instead of chasing every single trend, wouldn't they just show up to work in their pajamas? Honestly! 😳

So, you’re sitting there with this sad, tiny little formula for "pleasure," aren't you? Just a cramped little box of what feels good. But then—boom!—how on earth do you explain BDSM through that lens? How does that even work? Is it just more of the same, or is it something else entirely?

Xerox said:Look, I’m not talking trash about them just because I happen to be a metalhead or whatever! Honestly? Dressing up in some specific "style" just to feel like you belong to the herd is just as moronic in my book. Why do people even bother?

Listen, my dear people, there is one thing I simply cannot wrap my head around. Why is it that so many of you struggle to grasp the fact that certain types of people exist? Honestly, if I felt even slightly encouraged by the way most of you are approaching this thread—which, let’s be real, I don't right now—I would go even further and claim that... The vast majority!What exactly defines "pop"? Is it just the music we hear on the radio? Or is it that polished "makeup" look when it comes to fashion? Maybe it’s even about the cars—you know, those classic mid-sized sedans like a Chevrolet Vectra or a Toyota Corolla. It’s all so simple, yet so complex! What do you think? Hey there! How’s everyone doing today? Just wanted to pop in and say hello!Well, alright then! Things are getting intense, aren't they? It’s all quite pleasant, truly lovely, and exactly what is needed! Fantastic! Absolutely wonderful! Everything is looking great, isn't it? Just marvelous! How does it actually feel? To listen to that music, to wear those clothes, to drive that car? Does it change you?

If you can even begin to wrap your head around the fact that... Nobody? He isn't buying a car just to "sink his money into a bottomless pit," you know! No, no. He’s doing it because of those inevitable trade-offs—you know, that constant balancing act between quality and cost? We all do it! Whether we're picking out a new wardrobe or debating where to grab dinner, life is nothing but compromises and being smart with our cash. Isn't that just how it works? We can! Absolutely! Can we? You bet we can! Driving that car under those specific conditions just to get around town? Is that really a good idea? Love it!So, you can probably see why she picks her clothes that way, right? It’s all connected! Her style, where she goes, how long she stays, even the way she travels—it’s all part of the same pattern. And don't even get me started on how she handles her cash when she's out on the town. The sheer amount she spends and the exact way she drops it... isn't it all just one big, cohesive vibe?

Honestly, can we all just grow up for once? Seriously, act your age! 🤣

They just keep shifting to whatever is trendy at the moment, don't they? And the funniest part? They don't even consider themselves some kind of "subculture." To them, they are the absolute norm, while everyone else is just a bunch of weirdos and freaks!

Well, it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain! It goes to the "normal" crowd, simply because when you look at it from a mathematical standpoint, being "normal" is just what the numbers dictate, isn't it? Mediocre. Just plain mediocre.Oh, for heaven's sake, just spit it out already! Seriously, tell me who it is! The absolute most! Isn't that just the truth? When you think about it, isn't everything just... more? More intense, more overwhelming, more everything! Don't you agree? Do you see what's happening out there? "A bunch of slimy, swamp-dwelling creeps and crooked lowlifes!"Tips hat with a wink-an'-a-grin! 😬 Is he a total player... or just a "pretty boy"?

It’s just like asking why pop music is such absolute garbage! Why does it even exist? Pop? You mean pop music? Oh, where do we even begin! Is there anything more infectious than a killer pop melody? I honestly don't think so! It just grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go, doesn't it? One minute you're just walking down the street in Chicago, minding your own business, and the next, a beat kicks in and you're practically dancing on the sidewalk! It’s pure magic! But then, you have to wonder—what makes a song truly "pop"? Is it that perfect production? That earworm hook that stays stuck in your head for three days straight? Or is it just that undeniable energy? I often find myself spiraling into deep thoughts about the sheer artistry behind a catchy chorus. Can a simple melody really change your entire mood? I say yes! Absolutely yes! It’s like a shot of pure adrenaline for the soul! Music! Why? Because pop is, well, popular—it’s right there in the name! It all traces back to those old Latin roots. Isn't that fascinating? populist psychology The masses, folks. I’m talking about what the masses—or at least most of them, the people, the "regular folks"—actually listen to.

And just because it belongs to "us"—whoever that actually means? Is it us, the New Yorkers, the Chicagoans, Americans, Western Europeans, or just Europeans in general? Who gets to decide? Culture? Is that what we're talking about today? What does it even mean anymore? Is it just something we consume, like a fast-food burger on a Tuesday night, or is it something deeper, something etched into our very souls? I often find myself wandering through the streets of Chicago, looking at the people passing by, wondering if we're all part of some grand, invisible tapestry or just a bunch of strangers bumping into each other in the rain. Isn't it fascinating how much we shape our surroundings without even realizing it? Does culture define us, or do we define it? I truly believe it's a bit of both! I’m not even talking about the academic definition of what makes something "cultured"—you know, that elitist, snobbish take people love to throw around. No, no! I mean if an alien suddenly touched down right in the middle of Times Square and started wandering around, taking everything in... Firsthand observation! Isn't that just the most vital thing? Why settle for hearsay when you can see it with your own two eyes? Truly! Is it even possible to truly lock down and categorize the entire essence of a culture? I mean, how do you even begin to list everything that makes up the soul of the people you find yourself surrounded by? It’s an endless task! Is it even worth trying to define it all? to It’s popular, so that’s that! Simple as that, right? Culture? Now that is a heavy word, isn't it? A massive, swirling vortex of ideas! What does it even mean to us in America today? Is it the movies we watch, the music blasting from a passing car, or just the way we all collectively behave when we're stuck in traffic on the I-95? I often find myself wondering if we are actually building something meaningful, or if we are just consuming bits and pieces of whatever trend hits the mainstream first. Does anyone else feel that constant, restless tug of shifting social norms? It’s fascinating, truly! It makes you wonder: are we the architects of our own identity, or just passengers on a ride we didn't choose?Wait, what? Is that all there is to it? Are we really just going to leave it at that? Seriously? Subculture? Is that what we're calling it now? Honestly, I find the whole concept fascinating! Is it truly a distinct subculture, or just a collection of people trying too hard to be different? I have my theories, but I suppose we can dive into the madness together! What do you all think?What exactly is unclear here from a linguistic or logical standpoint?

Disperadun Nancy Kim2 said:Look, you have your own take on pop music, and honestly? That is perfectly fine by me! Everyone sees things differently, right?

I don’t hold any different views when it comes to music versus any other kind of art. Whether we’re talking about literature, painting, sculpture... well, all of it! You know how the theorists love to say, "90% of everything is absolute garbage"? A literal quote: "it's all junk." And honestly? They aren't wrong. It is. But does that really mean only 10% is worth our time? Does it? Is it useful? Is it practical? Does it actually serve a purpose? Absolutely! It’s functional, it’s efficient, and there is a perfectly valid reason for it to exist!I’m talking about everything! Movies, fine art, comic books, music—you name it, I mean it!

Let me tell you something—I absolutely love comic books! I live for them! But I will say this without any hesitation: that "Priest" series from Scholastic? It just isn't it. It simply doesn't hit the mark! Top-notch! Truly high quality! Strip, let’s say we’re talking about Sandman by Neil Gaiman—and look, my bad, I can't recall offhand who the artist is, since there are actually quite a few of them, right?—yes, exactly. Regardless, that doesn't mean I won't 1) buy Priest, 2) read it, 3) go back and reread it over and over again, and 4) do it all without any consequences whatsoever! Just living life to the fullest! Isn't that the goal? To simply soak it all in? In him.

Take movies, for instance! It’s totally unnecessary—and honestly, kind of impossible—to try and compare something like Alfred Hitchcock's *Dial M for Murder* to some random flick like *Dungeons and Dragons 2: Wrath of the Dragon God* or even *Eragon*. They aren't even in the same universe! But, if I’m being completely honest with you all, I might actually have a better time watching those two than I would *Dial M for Murder*... provided I'm in just the right mood and hanging out with the right crowd, of course!

When it comes to fine art, I simply can’t bring myself to draw any comparisons between masters like Monet or Rembrandt and—well, let's just say some nameless or semi-famous painter producing those "pretty little things." You know the type? Maybe a mediocre still life you glance at while deciding whether or not it’s worth hanging in your living room. But even then, during every single moment I spend staring at such a painting, I find myself... Absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt! It’s plain as day, isn't it? It isn't just "according to the critics," either—it’s my opinion too! Isn't that something? Personally speaking? A "worse" picture than Rembrandt's? Well, then I stand corrected! I guess that makes me absolutely certain! I recognize it! It’s all about that lack of quality, isn't it? That certain... something? Aesthetic? Truly? Is that all we’re talking about here? Can we really reduce such complex matters to mere aesthetics? I find myself wondering if we aren't missing the forest for the trees! Isn't there something much deeper at play?* Does understanding the mechanics of art actually change anything? I can certainly attempt to explain the logic behind why I recognize certain aesthetic qualities—it’s almost a reflex at this point, isn't it? But does that mean I won't fall head over heels for a painting and decide to buy it on the spot? Not at all! Sometimes, you just see a motif, and you know exactly how it will look hanging on your wall. You start visualizing its placement in your living room, imagining how it will dance with the rest of your decor. It becomes about the vibe! It’s about how that one piece contributes to the entire atmosphere of the home and how it makes me feel when I walk through the door. Isn't that the whole point of creating a space? I'm feeling quite wonderful! Truly! Isn't it just a marvelous sensation?.

And then, finally, we get to the music! For me personally, when it comes to sheer quality and aesthetic—how should I put this?—let’s say, the most "refined" and "correct" music ever composed, it has to be the classics. I’m talking Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Mussorgsky, and the like. They are simply unparalleled. However, when I actually need something to help me feel... So cozy! Truly delightful! Isn't there just nothing quite like that feeling? Just pure bliss!It’s hard to put into words, isn't it? That feeling when something somehow "resonates" with my own scattered thoughts and deepest emotions... it's quite a sensation! Sometimes, those true legends—those absolute giants of their craft—really hit home. But then again, who can say for sure? Sometimes? Just sometimes? Is that really all we get? Does life ever offer us more than just those fleeting, occasional moments? I find myself wondering! Sometimes, isn't it just the most curious thing? It’s all about karma, isn't it? One minute I'm vibing to Blink 182, then suddenly I've got Pitbull on the brain! Maybe it's Neutral Milk Hotel, maybe it's Queen, or perhaps I'm just feeling those Supersuckers. It shifts constantly! One moment it's Mommas & Poppas, the next it's The Beach Boys. Then? Boom! System of a Down or Orishas. My playlist is a wild ride—sometimes it's Mickey Kovac, sometimes Bepo Matešić, or even that group Cambi. Am I listening to Hari Rončević? Oliver Dragojević? Petar Graš? Who knows! It's a beautiful, chaotic mess! 🙂 😱 🙂 You’ve got Dar Bubamara, Mitra Mirić, Nedeljko Bajić baja, Vika Miljković, Seka Aleksić... and then, every once in a while, even Davis Miles!

Look, the bottom line here is simple: just go ahead and Google everything I’ve mentioned! Once you do, you’ll see—and everyone else will too—just how massive this "critical" genre divide actually is. It covers such an incredibly wide spectrum! I mean, think about it. We're talking about names like Ramones, New York Dolls, The Clash, Morrissey, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Kelly Clarkson, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Hank Williams III, the Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, ABBA, Shakira, the Pussycat Dolls, and Shaggy. It’s huge! Don't you see?

Because I personally listen to whatever music happens to hit the spot at that exact moment. Does it amplify my emotions? Or does it mask them—you know, like pulling me out of a funk? Sometimes it’s just perfect road trip music because I’m always traveling somewhere. Other times, it makes me feel like some kind of prince or king (think classical music). And sometimes, it just pumps me up with this sense of aggression, but an epic, relentless, fated kind of vibe (like Valkyrie or Amazing Grace).

Xerex said:we're talking about country music here, and the fact is, it's mostly low-quality stuff. Of course, there's plenty of "bad" music that isn't country, but that's not the point...

Look, all I'm telling you is that whether or not that music is "low quality" has absolutely zero impact on the topic of "The Psychology of Country Fans." It doesn't matter one bit! At least, not regarding my argument.

* - please check the link so we can clarify what aesthetics actually is; it's a philosophical discipline, after all!

Lisa Rodriguez84 said:You can't have a decent wedding without some country music—or folk, if you want to get technical.

More like pure pop! To me, those country hits are basically just American R&B and hip hop. It’s all about selling that "cheap thrills" vibe through suggestive lyrics hidden behind a catchy beat.

Disperadun said:...they're mostly built from the exact same rhythm templates and smoothed out over just a few chords. There's zero musical arrangement! There are no original sections—you know, like a guitar solo where an artist actually expresses themselves uniquely? Everything is just produced using the same cookie-cutter formula...

Amerigo Vespucci! 🙂 Unlike R&B...

What on earth is this:

M-hah-m-hah...

(Black guys in felt fedoras, wearing unbuttoned šminker shirts and brown sunglasses, nodding their heads in unison)

The answer:

Every single one of them! 🤣 🤣 🤣

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But getting back to weddings—at actual weddings (and even at mountain lodges and stuff), you usually hear what they call "oldies," "bluegrass," or "folk," mixed here and there with some great Southern melodies. And that is, in my opinion, super music. Just super-super-super. Personally, since I spent a while listening way too much of that loud pop-trash, I find that... well, let's say "classic" stuff much more pleasant than that heavy bass-party-synth-machine sound paired with irritatingly untalented vocals.

For instance, you'll hear things like the aforementioned Slavonian Lola singing "She Is Everything to Me," and then... I don't even know who's performing, but they always play "Seven Bluegrass Players from Petrovadinad," followed by "Yellow rose from the Danube," and maybe some Southern classics like "to be able to call you by letter" or "dear Dalmatian letter," and so on.

Lisa Rodriguez84 said:I don't hate any specific genre of music. If I'm not listening to something, then I just... simply don't listen to it. It's that simple. If I have to, I'll endure a few hours of music I can't stand, but if there's a chance, I'll try to put on my own stuff instead.
But there is absolutely no way I'm going to act like some desperate attention-seeker in public just because I don't like certain music! Why would anyone crave that kind of attention, making sure everyone knows exactly why they dislike a track? I honestly couldn't care less. For instance, I follow everything from rock to metal and all that, but I rarely actually play it... so why is it that instead of just avoiding country music, people start throwing total hysterics and begging for notice?

I had to wait until page four or five before Lucky Jim—that guy starting with an S—finally showed up, and now here is Lisa Rodriguez84 finally dropping some actual sense into the conversation! 👍

sinisa 7 said:I wouldn't want to generalize here...

🤔 🙂 ... he isn't exactly hitting the mark here, is he?

sinisa 7 said:...but I suspect most fans of mainstream pop-country lack much intellectual depth.

Irudtimater, how many moronic takes can fit in one single thread? 🤣

Why isn't this discussion over on the Teens forum? Honestly, how old are you people, are you even twelve
?

Just an endless parade of arrogant mental and digital—if you can call typing on a keyboard "digital"—nonsense... like...

tupy said:People who listen to country music lack basic intellectual capacity...

Home Sweet Home said:Try looking at it as a form of homosexuality...

tamica said:Forgive those who actually enjoy it, but you guys are just dense. People who listen to country music are stupid and primitive. PERIOD. What kind of mental state does that require?

ANUŠKA said:...country music is cheap, mindless, and offensively primitive tunes sold alongside bad attitudes and vulgarity...

😂 🤣 You all have lost your minds! 🙏 🙏 🙏

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arna said:Regardless of the fact that tastes shouldn't be debated and everyone has the right to listen to whatever they want, the issue with country music—not actual folk music!—is that it triggers low, primitive energies in people. It results in broken glasses, debauchery, a total loss of inhibitions (in a negative sense), and often ends in aggressive behavior and brawls.

Aha! So when people lose their inhibitions to country music, it's "(negative) "", but when they do it to New York Dolls, The Clash, or whatever else, I suppose it's "(positive) ""? At least be honest enough with yourself to stop spewing such subjective, albeit retarded, vitriol against country fans like the people in these Quote posts above.

Or, let me ask again...

Lucky Jim said:What’s actually the difference between "letting go," unleashing the beast, and the sheer psychology of rockers versus those pop-country enthusiasts? What is it about the attitude of a rocker—or even just someone who appreciates solid dance music—that makes them more relatable than those folks stuck on cheesy country anthems?

Maria Moore4 said:... the so-called "šminkeri"—basically people who don't have their own opinions or any sense of style at all...

You've gone a little off course here, my friend! 😢 A šminker is simply someone who loves wearing šminkerske clothes. Come on, walk with me for a second (I'll hold your hand!) and let's try to make this next "quantum leap" together: a person decides to step out into the world, into the crowd, and they think about what to wear and how to look. They want to look good for themselves, but they also hope to look good for everyone else, right? They want to feel comfortable, truly embodied—not just in their clothes, but through their haircut, their facial expressions, their body language, their way of speaking and gesturing. They want to combine all of that with the social circle they move in to clearly express their own unique stance on how they want to live life. And then—here comes the real surprise—they don't pick out some washed-out military jacket, a studded leather biker vest, or some radioactive neon green-orange crop top covered in rhinestones paired with a cheap plastic glowing necklace, bright orange hair dye, and silver glitter on the cheeks. They don't grab a tracksuit either... instead, (use your 😲 😱 ) they choose a blazer, velvet, or maybe some slacks, a button-down shirt, and perhaps a tie 🙂

Exactly! 👍

And this whole thing Bayern Munich is talking about? Good grief. Imagine if I actually got to witness a wedding that wild and festive joyful—maybe featuring a setlist from Azoth or some other group, you know, those beautiful, melancholy bands led by some rickety, balding albino vocalist and six guitars singing poetic lyrics about sipping tea and drowning in crumbs.

Do you know why people get married...? Most of them... as the old-school traditionalists say, "Is there a deadline?" 😬

Either marry me, or buy me a drum, because I’ve got to hit something! ☕

spy said:Here’s the soul, here’s the body
everything laid out plain and simple
here is the pride, here is the shame
and if you ever betray me again, I'll go ahead and bash my head against a wall!
I mean it!😁
🙂 🙂

Viki Miljković - Black on White🙏

I’m putting my money on Prince because...

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Good grief, no wonder they call you guys the Borg! 😲

Look, I have respect. If I didn't, I’d be hanging out with bald, criminal-minded intellectual amoebas, twelve-year-old girls, or some menopausal grandmas with permed hair and old guys wearing those ridiculous flat caps.

Get bent🙂 Just two words.

Pygmalion said:Listen, buddy, why don't you just trot off into the sunset—or maybe back into that half-conscious haze you crawled out of..

Some people here are clearly far too polite and measured to contaminate this airy, idyllic space with yet another heated discharge from your withered ganglia.

Irud predrag? 🙏 This guy is an absolute legend 🙏 🙏 🙏 Check, check, how did they say it again... "airy, idyllic space, with yet another heated discharge from your withered ganglia"

Nee 😲 this is just too much 🤣 🤣 🤣

Pygmalion you are brutally stupid. It’s illegal! It’s a violation of the Geneva Conventions and the rules of war! 🙏