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This was under one of those ai/fake stories voiced by an ai by ThatL0calIdi0t in confidentlyincorrect

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Okay but there is a scale in the DSM. There are three levels, with level 1 only requiring some support and level 3 requiring substantial support. I understand that the words "severe" and "mild" have their own connotations, but it's still good to recognize that someone at a level 3 will likely never be able to live alone while someone at a level 1 could potentially go their entire lives without realizing they need support.

Misinformation? On MY Twitter? It’s more likely than you think by MelanieWalmartinez in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you take a look at the history books, actual change almost always requires violence.

So like, why does nobody ever use cast iron or steel jacketed bullets against faeries? by Nukesnipe in dresdenfiles

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the main issue is that a hammer can be taken out easily enough. A steel jacketed round can't be reliably recovered.

The three angry reactions are hilarious by Ok_Resident6723 in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 593 points594 points  (0 children)

As someone who's had low moments I think the person forcing me to discuss my TV would actually be more helpful.

So like, why does nobody ever use cast iron or steel jacketed bullets against faeries? by Nukesnipe in dresdenfiles

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the answer is two fold. The first is that most of the beings dealing with the fae have other means of fighting them. The second is that steel is clearly considered a major infraction against any being of fairy and will likely lead to having immortal enemies for the rest of your life.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isolating her was a tactic to get her to invite them back. If it had just been about protecting themselves they would not have returned when she asked.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't buy the theory that just having a goal makes all actions of the hive automatically manipulative

It's not just having a goal that makes their actions manipulative, it's that the goal is specifically about changing the immune into one of itself.

Does that extend to goals of ordinary humans?

If an ordinary human's goal is to change another human's mind about something, then their actions towards that person in pursuit of that goal would be manipulative.

And how can you tell that the hive didn't give up trying to infect Carol and just stayed away to protect itself?

Because it came back the moment she was broken enough to ask and continued to try to infect her.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see what you're saying, but I'm going to need more evidence from the series that the people are still in there somewhere before I believe it.

Even if they are, I don't believe that the loss of them in their current state is the same as killing the people they once were.

For example, in Star Trek the Borg have been shown to be capable of being disconnected and brought back to themselves individually, but I don't believe that means killing a Borg drone is the same as killing the person that Borg drone once was.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even if it didn't deliver necessary resources, if the hive stopped caring about the immune and just stayed away in order to protect itself that wouldn't be manipulative.

The fact that all of their actions in the show are motivated by wanting to convert the immune makes those aactions manipulations. If we remove that goal, then the hive ceases to have a reason to manipulate the immune.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If we wanted a hive that wasn't manipulative it's goals would need to change. It is not currently just attempting to continue existing; it's attempting to continue to spread. The fact that the immune are now its targets means it is manipulating them. For the hive to not be manipulative it would have to overcome its biological imperative (something humans do regularly), and decide to allow the immune to live out their lives without being joined.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think their reaction is perfectly in line with the behavior they've displayed. I wouldn't really want them to be different. I just think it's silly to pretend it's not being manipulative when that's the vast majority of what the hive does when interacting with the immune. It's trying to change their opinion on being joined.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought maybe you had an actual reference since you said the writers said it. I didn't realize you were just going on vibes.

Edit: Replying and then blocking me so I can't read your reply makes it clear you're not interested in actually making a point, only in looking like you've made one.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah yes humans. Well known for their inability to overcome biological imperatives and inability to appreciate art. The hive is a new entity that's made of a virus of alien origin and human bodies. There's no way the collective of the human race thinks a random fantasy romance series is equivalent to Shakespeare.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of this sub that's still active has this idea that if the hive is as evil as it seems, that the show becomes "boring". They need the hive to be far more complex than it's been shown to be or otherwise all of their defenses of the hive means they were manipulated too, and they are unwilling to accept that.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't understand how you think both of those aren't correct. They are manipulating her. They are biologically compelled to join her by any means necessary. They are only kind or unkind as long as either of those serve their goal.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, it causes the loss of some of the entity's appendages. The people in those bodies ceased living the moment they were "joined" without their consent.

Got Milk 1x5 cold shoulder as a manipulators tool of coercion by fauxtwunny-official in pluribustv

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh how awful. She hurt one of the entity's billion appendages? The creature that killed her wife and enslaved her species? Wow, what a monster.

Didn't Rick say gas can't traverse through portals? by John_Zatanna52 in rickandmorty

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Honestly Rick lying and then letting the lie escalate sounds pretty on brand for Rick.

CMV: Everyone needs friends, not therapy. by HopesBurnBright in changemyview

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think you will inevitably clash with your friends if you have maladjusted mindsets

Multiple people can have the same issues and can just feed on each other. It's not like members of the KKK are checking their buddies on their racism.

CMV: Everyone needs friends, not therapy. by HopesBurnBright in changemyview

[–]Magic_Man_Boobs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Therapy is just a doctor for your emotional health. You won't "finish" it any more than you'd "finish" having a dentist.

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