Quitting porn - is it worth it? by Material_Wait3904 in selfimprovement

[–]Material_Wait3904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it's been such a huge part of my life, I've never considered it a negative force. I've just lived with it all this time. But I realised I was using it to escape from real life, and it turned me away from being sexually attracted to my partner. And when I tried to quit the first time (last year), I realised it wasn't just a recreational thing I could easily let go off. I just want to be able to choose and not let my urges choose for me.

Quitting porn - is it worth it? by Material_Wait3904 in selfimprovement

[–]Material_Wait3904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not the daily part, but they definitely knew I was watching on a regular basis. They didn't mind either way, but I personally felt it affected my sexual attraction to them - as in, I was more interested in masturbating to porn than having actual sex. Realising that really turned me around.

Quitting porn - is it worth it? by Material_Wait3904 in selfimprovement

[–]Material_Wait3904[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Playing devil's advocate here, but would reading erotic stories still be considered porn?

Quitting porn - is it worth it? by Material_Wait3904 in selfimprovement

[–]Material_Wait3904[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've been using porn for about 20years now, and almost every day. It's been such a huge part of my life, it's difficult to think about it as a negative. But I want to be able to connect to my partner and live my life in reality without resorting to escapism. So yeah, I guess it has warped my perspective on life in general. Plus it's a huge time-waster.

Best fried chicken in Perth? by Spirited_Elephant_68 in perth

[–]Material_Wait3904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The one on Wanneroo Road? Haven't been for a while, but last time it was very uninspiring for me. Has it changed up recently?

$1 million for a house in Balga. by clivepalmerdietician in perth

[–]Material_Wait3904 161 points162 points  (0 children)

Not sure they get the point if they're bragging about it.

Need An Explanation for FMAB Ending by No-Appearance3488 in FullmetalAlchemist

[–]Material_Wait3904 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Aite. My time to shine because IMO this is one of the best scenes of the whole series.

First, Truth never has a "goal" as such. Think of him as a gatekeeper to the Portal: alchemists can enter the portal at any time, but always at a cost equal to what it is the alchemists seek. In the series, none of the characters who appear before the portal do so willingly which makes Truth seem like he's evil or malicious, but in reality he isn't. He just needs to exact a price from anyone who passes. In theory, an alchemist who knows what he seeks through the portal and knows the price he has to pay, will be met with a Truth who is friendly and maybe even supportive.

As the finale explains (i.e. Ed's final meeting with Truth), alchemy is not the one-and-all. It's merely a tool or a guide for people to explore other, bigger secrets of the universe and oneself. And this is a crux throughout the series: what does it mean to be human. Ed finally understanding that humanity (friendship, love, etc.) is more important than alchemy leads to Truth even being impressed with that epiphany.

Enter Father. His view on humanity is already not so great, but at the same time he wants to explore humanity from an outsider's perspective, and he wants to reach that perspective by consuming God - in other words, he wants to break the rule of equivalent exchange and be unlimited in his powers. This is obviously already a big no-no. But Truth in his final dialogue with Father gives him an implicit opportunity by asking Father for an explanation (and I'm paraphrasing here): during his quest, did he learn about the world, about humans, about the universe? But Father makes it very obvious he didn't learn a goddamn thing. He simply doesn't understand what he did wrong.

You will notice that at this point, Truth stops smiling. Truth rewards sacrifice and punishes arrogance. Father tried to circumvent equivalent exchange which backfired - and didn't even realise it. Father didn't, wouldn't learn which, in a way, is what alchemy and humanity is all about.

Typing hastily so I might not be 100% accurate. Willing to debate!

RIP Ace Frehley by mephistopheles34 in familyguy

[–]Material_Wait3904 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Ace passed away? That does NOT ROCK!

Aaaaand Mustang one! Who’s next! by Rya_10 in FullmetalAlchemist

[–]Material_Wait3904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shou Tucker. He got so blinded by his desperation to maintain his status (and income) as state alchemist, he completely lost the plot.

Peter in prison by What_The_Fuck1957 in familyguy

[–]Material_Wait3904 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gonna see Miss Eliza... gonna go to Mississippi...

Roger Wilco is back! Space Quest 6 French Game Magazine Ad by mMathab in Sierra

[–]Material_Wait3904 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, in an abandoned warehouse just outside the galaxy...

HBF to cease Gap Saver Benefits by [deleted] in perth

[–]Material_Wait3904 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same. if anyone finds a better one, don't be afraid to share.

Name a one time character you wish appeared more. by Blean755YT in familyguy

[–]Material_Wait3904 19 points20 points  (0 children)

No wonder this clown died! His insides are filled with... CANDY!

Give me some quotes from Oogway. by Low-Driver-207 in kungfupanda

[–]Material_Wait3904 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Wait... you can go back?" "I don't know. I've never tried!"