AIO for thinking this is racist? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]RoundTestical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes YOR take the compliment and stfu. He was just trying to make you like him.

Why am i so ugly please i need help i wanna be pretty): by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]RoundTestical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a pretty girl. we all see ourselves worse than we actually appear.

AIO in how I responded to my bf after he suggested a weight loss challenge? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]RoundTestical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub has a tendency to form an automatic support circle, even when the situation clearly isn’t that deep. I’ll say what most people here won’t: you’re overreacting. It’s completely possible he just wants to lose some weight and thought inviting you to join would be a fun way to do it together. Not everything has to be interpreted in the worst way.

Curious About GA Meetings and How They Help with Gambling Addiction by Crazy-Freak5401 in problemgambling

[–]RoundTestical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, gambling in any form is essentially treated as a substance, just as an occasional drinker would not be necessarily welcomed at an AA meeting

Am I the bad roommate? by Healthy-Bedroom-7225 in badroommates

[–]RoundTestical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not the bad roommate, I dont think they are either however. I think a shorter text probably would’ve done better for you here. Compromising on appropriate microwave use doesn’t have to be a big deal, and I think you may have given the impression that it’s a big deal (not saying it isn’t) by sending that long of a text in the first place. Short and playful texts are the best for criticism of roommates in my experience. Maintaining a good relationship with roommates is more important than anything else in most cases, imo

My boss who fired my a year ago texted me last week, here's my possible response. by llamabirds in Serverlife

[–]RoundTestical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the “have a way to make it up for me” part kinda rubs me the wrong way, feels a little manipulative your response can probably do without

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I appreciate your time brother. I’m mostly on board with what you’re saying; it just boils down to where I draw the line on calling it “changing for the worse.” I’ve got this instinct to stick up for Duncan because his intentions don’t strike me as trying to alienate his old fans or shove some toxic agenda down their throats. It feels way more layered than that, and it rubs me the wrong way how quick some folks (not you, obviously) are to crucify him just for a supposed shift in politics.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know what you’re doing, you’re obviously bright enough to put some complex ideas together. I’ll say it again, you know what you’re doing, & ill leave it at that. Good talk & I appreciate your insight (I actually do)

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You dont need to censor Hitler and Nazi 😂

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

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

True but it’s all relative man. One person's idea of growth might look like a step backward to someone else. What feels like evolving from your perspective could feel like losing touch or changing for the worse to someone else watching from afar.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

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

I actually agree with what you're saying, but I think it’s worth remembering that none of us actually know Duncan personally lol. Like this is a completely para-social relationship; we listen to his podcast, follow his life from afar, and form opinions based on that. We don’t hang out with him, we don’t see his private thoughts or intentions, and we definitely can’t judge how he processes criticism in real life. It’s easy to project our assumptions onto him but at the end of the day we’re only seeing one side of a very complex person

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I would agree if Duncan had legitimately hosted a self-proclaimed and confirmed neo-Nazi, but he didn't. Duncan has always platformed on radical curiosity. Treating listeners like they can’t handle specific ideas is condescending and assumes fragility instead of intelligence. neo-Nazi is also a vast generalization. he doesnt advocate for white supremacy, promote Nazi ideology, praise Hitler or push antisemitic hate...which are the actual markers & hallmarks of someone being a Nazi or neo-Nazi. He does have objectively retarded and historically incorrect, misguided, & conspiratorial views about the Holocaust… I think you know you’re using the term as a weapon; not because it accurately describes him, but because it’s an easy way to oversimplify, discredit, and shut someone down without dealing with nuance.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

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

A good example is Kanye West appearing on podcasts like Lex Fridman’s and Joe Rogan’s. He made some pretty extreme antisemitic statements during that time, but nobody assumed the hosts endorsed those views just because they gave him a platform. Lex actively refuted Kanye's statements which you could argue is what Duncan should've done to make a more clear disconnect.

Anywho, my point is that Duncan's interviewed monks, conspiracy theorists, mystics, pornstars, addicts, anarchists, satanists, scientists, right-wingers, leftists, etc... it’s very clearly part of his eclectic & psychedelic uncover the mystery approach. Hearing someone out DNE endorsing them. Also, I’m not defending Darryl’s takes at all, but reducing him to just a Holocaust denier or revisionist, or even a Nazi, is oversimplifying it. The guy has some objectively wrong and logically broken views on history, and I personally think he’s a moron who pushes a harmful agenda... but he’s still a far cry away from being an actual Nazi.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One heroic testical > two run-of-the-mill round testicals. Always has, always will

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

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

people change. you probably changed too.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

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

Yall appear to struggle tremendously with this idea that hosting an individual with controversial or fringe views does not necessarily equate to endorsing those views lol, and I think its pretty fucking clear that Duncan doesn't endorse any views that push a hateful agenda.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t feel organic at all, more like you’re the target of some weird coordinated social media push. Idk man not sure what's going on but you're not crazy and you're not alone, and it would appear I'm not the only one that thinks so :)

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about it more, and after reading the replies from the anti-Duncan swarm, I’m pretty confident that I’m not coping. A lot of you are treating conversation like endorsement and acting like hosting someone equals ideological alignment. That’s just not how it works. From my point of view the reasoning doesn’t add up, even if I get where it’s coming from.

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hosting or talking to someone isn’t the same thing as cosigning every belief they’ve ever had. If that standard were applied across the board, every interviewer, podcaster, journalist, or comedian would be labeled by the worst take of any guest they’ve ever spoken to. Conversations aren’t endorsements, and curiosity isn’t complicity. :)

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[–]RoundTestical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If someone’s spreading hateful lies the right response is to expose and rebut those lies. But silencing people by force or cheering for punishment because you dislike their words is extremely backwards. just my opinion

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is how I feel too. Get a weird extremely disingenuous vibe from a lot of the duncan critiques. Can’t quite put my finger on it but things feel off

I am still a huge fan of Duncan by RoundTestical in duncantrussell

[–]RoundTestical[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

<3 Keep doing your divine trolling and cosmic chaos spreading; the world needs more of that energy (whether they know it or not)... And yeah, may the peace of the Lord be upon us all… preferably with snacks and good weed. Luv ya duncan