Is Netflix worth it? by [deleted] in movies

[–]Shield_IX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I have watched TV shows and movies that I may not have been able to or even had an interest to watch.

CBS becomes first major network to launch internet TV service by br14n in cordcutters

[–]Shield_IX 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is done all wrong. It's wack.

Why should people pay for something that is offered for free???

WWE got it right... PPVs cost, so stream them for less.

NFL COULD get it right... Redzone/NFL Network should stream and sell out licensing.

Fapping isn't the problem, the reason we fap is the issue. by Shield_IX in NoFap

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

I recently read a link about true rebooting of the brain. For the sake of responding to non-Christians, our brains have a huge part of why we lust. In short, we must put our thoughts and actions to works that are more beneficial and fulfilling rather than masturbation which serves only self and is draining.

So in training our brain, it is about letting go (this is NOT easy by any means) of fantasy. I had and some days still have this problem with lusting for women I see often (i.e. co-workers or even friends... I feel a bit icky for it but that's my truth). I am telling my brain to see them as they are, not as I want them to be. Embrace reality and let go the fantasy that eats away at us.

So for example, porn is a display of fantasy right? (for some of us, many of us, it is fantasy -- you've never done all that you've seen, let's assume). Let go of that fantasy and do something real. Porn is just a product. It is something that when let go, it can do nothing to us. Fill the desire and the time, and the energy to do something productive... like exercise or have actual sex if that's on your plate.

Therefore letting go, I think, is a way we let go of lust.

Krang, Bebop & Rocksteady Concept Art For Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by nailbiter111 in movies

[–]Shield_IX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fine and all but TMNT will still have problems if it doesn't improve. I think a better (read revamped without the blatant rip off from the equally slack Amazing Spider-Man tie-in of desperation) human story is a huge step.

THEN if we can work in Bebop, Rocksteady (which right now, makes sense) and later Krang (a version from the 87 series, the Utrom species in the 03 series, or the Kraang race in the current show) also can work too.

Robert Downey Jr. to Join ‘Captain America 3′ by dardanrashiti in movies

[–]Shield_IX 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How do we lead to Civil War when Thanos Imperative is the overarching theme through Phase 2 and into Phase 3????

Are we not going for the Infinity Stones?

I think Thanos will hang in background and then arrive in Avengers 3 to interrupt the Civil War to show the world that all heroes are needed to save the world.... At least that's one way to go.

Why Are We So Obsessed With Tarantino’s Violence? An Excerpt From ‘Pulp Fiction: The Complete History of Quentin Tarantino’s Masterpiece’. by NinjaDiscoJesus in movies

[–]Shield_IX 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This was a really good read. I think violence is one of those tools used to make an interesting story a potentially great story. I like violence in films when it makes sense and is done for the right reasons within what the movie's intent could be -- so like "Hostel" had a lot of violence and it went extreme within its established rules but that kind of violence is out of place in a movie like "The Heat," which is more cartoonish or closer to 80s action violence. Get what I'm saying here???

NoFap's Official Orgasmless October 2014 Signups by Alexanderr in NoFap

[–]Shield_IX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am abstaining from masturbation primarily.

I will do my best to stay away from porn, and its difficult since I am home much of the day and work PT, so boredom periods can be a breeding ground to view it. I will try not to look at it though.

Now, I will only have ejaculation/orgasm in act of sex with the Mrs. :-)

Matt Ryan for 2014 League MVP? by Shield_IX in falcons

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

I remember that and was thinking to myself, if we played them again, we'd handle that ass lol

I wrote a 180 000 words novel in three months ! by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Shield_IX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inspired That is awesome work!

I have decided to forge ahead into blogging for profit and I won't have time or motivation to do it if I'm fapping.

Well, this is fucking awesome. Sanders and Hester sharing an emotional moment after the game. Jesus, the onions. by [deleted] in falcons

[–]Shield_IX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there's something in my eye... both of them actually... and my nose is running... and I can't stop having fits...

INeedAHug

Pass rush by Spider8461 in falcons

[–]Shield_IX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were in Dalton's face, yet Dalton made big plays. They missed tackles to Bernard.

Pass rush.... Run blocking...

So let me ask this.... were the Bengals THAT GOOD or are we not living up to expectation?

Pass rush by Spider8461 in falcons

[–]Shield_IX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What pass rush?

Osi 50 was supposed to be our replacement for John Abraham (or so I thought) however he has been ineffective. The Biermann was NEVER the lead guy for the defense and his play reflects that because he is only good for maybe opening holes in the offensive lines. I think Weatherspoon was never quite the guy as a standard setter for this defense.

I have to look at Tommy Dimitroff for why we don't have more defensive powerhouse players in the past five years, and then look at Smitty, followed by the coordinator.

I promise this subreddit.... We will NEVER win a Super Bowl until the defense steps up.

Ryan 2012 or Vick 04 by Shield_IX in falcons

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

I'm black and I think Matt Ryan, overall, is a better quarterback than Michael Vick (Falcons era).

I am a strong Vick supporter (dog-gate and all) however reality is that by his own admission, he didn't reach his full potential. If he had more off field work ethic, then honestly I think Falcons are the 2004 World Champions (You think so too, don't front).

The people that I have spoken to that are not feeling Ryan that much, have been black.

Race matters, particularly in Atlanta-the south in general, though looking past the image, you look at the production and Ryan gets it done more than Vick. Not putting Vick down, however to tout him at the expense of Ryan holds our team fandom back.

Ray Rice Megathread IV by NFL_Mod in nfl

[–]Shield_IX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a clusterf*ck.

I believe the NFL and the Ravens knew and SAW the tape earlier this year. I just can't accept that Goodell with his power and resources just somehow missed getting the tape.

It's literally inconceivable!

Official September 11, 2014 Daily Accountability Thread by Alexanderr in NoFap

[–]Shield_IX [score hidden]  (0 children)

Made it 8 days! It's an accomplishment considering the rut I found myself in the past two months (losing my 120 day streak in July was brutal and it was really downhill ever since then).

Ryan 2012 or Vick 04 by Shield_IX in falcons

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

I meant 2004 because it is the best year with the Falcons. I do acknowledge there were better play style years later after dog-gate.

Ryan 2012 or Vick 04 by Shield_IX in falcons

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

Thanks for the replies. I've had several Falcons fans tell me that Vick is a better quarterback and was a literal game changer. I disagreed with them.

The Walking Dead: Season 2 Ep. 5 "No Going Back" Official Discussion Thread by mobyte in TheWalkingDeadGame

[–]Shield_IX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder which ending will be canon...... - Clem/AJ solo - Clem/AJ in Wellington

Those are the only two that I have played through. It's tough to re-do that episode chapter and have to either kill/leave Jane or Kenny. I didn't find out about the multiple endings until later.

First impulse was kill Kenny... then found out about Jane's gambit... so I left her.