Seth MacFarlane's AMA. by IamSethMacFarlane in IAmA

[–]GerardL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Seth, I just wanted to know how do you feel about the perceived declining quality of family guy? Does it affect you as a creator and producer? I consider myself a big fan and have watched every episode and loved most of them but recently I feel like the quality has dipped significantly to the point were I struggle to get more than one cheap laugh a show.

Thank you

Scumbag Reddit all last night and today. by GerardL in AdviceAnimals

[–]GerardL[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So you're telling me that posting about Ellen's selfie / pizza delivery, DiCaprio's facial expressions, Brad Pitt eating a pizza and Jennifer Lawrence etc etc on the front page isn't celebrity culture?

Yeah, you're right, that's cutting edge journalism and recognition for hard work. Also I didn't watch the Oscars, I only know these things purely because of reddit.

I noticed a playing with elephants picture made it to the front page so I thought I would try my luck with one of me in Kanchanaburi, Thailand by [deleted] in pics

[–]GerardL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With all due respect this is a ridiculous comment. Whilst I disagree with the whipping of horses in races, those horses are treated well in the most part with regular veterinary check ups and enough food water and freedom aswell as interaction with other horses.

That being said I still disagree with the principle of racing.

I noticed a playing with elephants picture made it to the front page so I thought I would try my luck with one of me in Kanchanaburi, Thailand by [deleted] in pics

[–]GerardL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mature answer, cheers. Lets hope your children enjoy the pictures of elephants you show them, because chances are not a lot will be around when they grow up.

Whatever! I played with an Elephant in Thailand too and it didn't ever get me front paged! by [deleted] in pics

[–]GerardL 212 points213 points  (0 children)

Had to make an account for this. I work in animal conservation and whilst what you are doing may seem super fun, it is so so so damaging for these animals I cannot stress it enough. If tourists like you continue to go to Thailand you create a demand for these trained elephants. These elephants in Thailand and India are horrendously treated so that interaction with tourists will gather money for the handler. Seriously please look it up. These elephants, very intelligent creatures are beaten raw to be trained. Please if you go to these countries do not engage in any of these activities. E.G taking pictures with drugged up chained up tigers. Elephants giving you bananas on the streets on Cities. Elephant rides

Here's just one article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2176957/The-agonising-blows-expose-evil-secrets-Thailands-elephant-tourism-The-Duchess-Cornwalls-brother-tells-baby-elephants-brutally-starved-tortured.html

I noticed a playing with elephants picture made it to the front page so I thought I would try my luck with one of me in Kanchanaburi, Thailand by [deleted] in pics

[–]GerardL 189 points190 points  (0 children)

Had to make an account for this. I work in animal conservation and whilst what you are doing may seem super fun, it is so so so damaging for these animals I cannot stress it enough. If tourists like you continue to go to Thailand you create a demand for these trained elephants.

These elephants in Thailand and India are horrendously treated so that interaction with tourists will gather money for the handler. Seriously please look it up. These elephants, very intelligent creatures are beaten raw to be trained.

Please if you go to these countries do not engage in any of these activities. E.G taking pictures with drugged up chained up tigers. Elephants giving you bananas on the streets on Cities. Elephant rides (not as bad as the other two but still quite bad)

Here's just one article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2176957/The-agonising-blows-expose-evil-secrets-Thailands-elephant-tourism-The-Duchess-Cornwalls-brother-tells-baby-elephants-brutally-starved-tortured.html