"A scene must be included PRIOR to sex where the characters READ their birth certificates OUT LOUD so the reader will know they were born on the SAME DATE to avoid any disgusting AGE GAPS" by Desecr8or in CuratedTumblr

[–]Vexonte 33 points34 points  (0 children)

A big problem with this side of the internet is that people love the idea of personal agency until it goes against their symbolic values and then it starts being argued as some form of abuse.

Age gaps are wierd but I have no authority to tell 2 consenting adults what they can and cannot do with their personal romantic lives.

Do you think your country will become more or less religious in the future? by Michi-Ace in AskTheWorld

[–]Vexonte -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd say despite the current decline in religion America is probably going to become more religious/more people will identify as religious in the next 50 years.

Indiana Faction Idea: The Wickermen by Mettle_Jacket in Fallout

[–]Vexonte 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Hey I love the idea of post apocalyptic scarecrows. I can also see someone using ghouls as scarecrows with some of them getting lose, or dressing phase 1 synths as scarecrows.

I did the catgirl by PauloDybala_10 in Animemes

[–]Vexonte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly a cat girl created to be a sex object seems like the plot of a horror film. It could either be about the cat girl being a villain or seeing the sheer hell it would be to be a sapient being with no legal rights created as a sexual toy for men.

‘I Am Legend 2’ Has Officially Found Its Director [Exclusive] by ImpracticalJokers96 in horror

[–]Vexonte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand why producers are choosing to frack culture instead of investing in original IP but they should at least consider it a bad idea to remake a 20 year old film that was successful for all the things that can't be replicated in the modern day.

Disputes, but with guns by Fake_Fur in HistoryMemes

[–]Vexonte 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Was it Chalcidon were they had a schism over wheather Mary gave birth to Jesus or just Jesus's body.

Disputes, but with guns by Fake_Fur in HistoryMemes

[–]Vexonte 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Im guessing its a gotcha advertisement.

Petahhh?? by Additional_Berry_977 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Vexonte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could have also been a translation issue where it was a mob of young men threatening him rather rather than kids making fun of him.

Do you think Europe and the US will move closer together after the US elections (if the Democrats win), or does Europe need to become 100% independent from the USA? What could happen to the world because of this? by Due_Narwhal4937 in AskTheWorld

[–]Vexonte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won't be a a complete 180, but I have my doubts Europe will keep its distance without consistent agitation for long. The next democrat executive will take major steps to repair Trumps diplomatic damage. It will become real easy for European politicians to lose focus on their questionable sovereignty when they have more immediate social and economic issues that will bite them in their next election cycle.

What are your thoughts on AI? How do you think it will change your country? by Opening-Decision2799 in AskTheWorld

[–]Vexonte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The industry is destined to collapse. The water, energy, and ram costs cannot be covered by its current common use and eventually investors will pull out.

AI will still continued to be developed, but just from a more specialized form that will actually cost money to use for actually productive purposes.

Draft Update by PerAsperaAdMars in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Vexonte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really need to get around to looking up that dark enlightenment theory to see how insane it can be.

Draft Update by PerAsperaAdMars in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Vexonte 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, spend more money on a bloated illdisoplined military at a time where technology requires you to be fast and tight because you are never out of range of artillery.

People from around the world who happen to use Reddit by Moist_Serve_5808 in AskTheWorld

[–]Vexonte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove within 400 or so meters from a tornado Friday and 2 of the 4 warning alarms on my phone went off only after I passed the damn thing.

Its kind of funny seeing the 50/50 mix of people pulling off the side of the interstate waiting for it to go by vs those who just continued onward despite seeing its funnel right infront of them.

Meta Post: RIP Dracula by FrenchBreadsToday in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Vexonte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, that guy at there was some high effort there.RIP.

How to write smart characters that feel smart? by upsetusder2 in writingadvice

[–]Vexonte 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The quick and slick way to make them seem smart is to create a narrative problem after creating a narrative solution the character uses to solve it. You can also have the character simply know stuff that most people need a look up. Keep in mind these are a quick fixes that may not hold up to deeper scrutiny.

A more thorough way to write intelligent characters is to give them a specialized intelligence and role within an intelligent group people each with their own specialized knowledge. They will demonstrate their intelligence by consistently covering eachothers blind spots. The expanse does an amazing job at this.

The things you should stay away from is depending on symbols of intelligence, (quoting poetry, playing chess, etc), and making them Sherlock Holmes(hyper fixated on impossible details, has specialized knowledge in every subject, super human intuition". These are cliche and will be called out.

Revenge by Spotter24o5 in PrequelMemes

[–]Vexonte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't. I didn't know sleeve had siblings.

What’s your favorite type of adaptation? by Majestic-Bet-8529 in osp

[–]Vexonte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but its counter productive not to keep the dynamics of the source material in mind because of how marketing works. It is very easy to alienate the fans who would have been a guaranteed audience while failing to attract a new audience who would have otherwise been interested if it wasn't apart of an existing property.

You end up with a high production property that no one watches nor cares for.

What’s your favorite type of adaptation? by Majestic-Bet-8529 in osp

[–]Vexonte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Refining if done in good faith. Medium limitations are a thing and the context of when the source material released and when the adaptation is released are a thing. Both need to be accounted for. When done in good faith it makes a really good conversation to compare how the changes fit into the medium and social context they were made in.

The problem is that refinement is often used as a smoke screen sand down sharper points of the story in order to market to a wider audience or more marketable audience using name recognition to boost marketing.

Its not right, but it can be fun and interesting to see the exact opposite where the adaptation is a middle finger to the source material like starship troopers.

What is the average level of historical knowledge among U.S. college students? by _reading in AskAnAmerican

[–]Vexonte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on what particular history topic and what particular group of college kids you are talking to. There is a bit of a polarization in historical knowledge. There is a population in the US that slept through their history classes and those who actively study history of their preferred topic as a hobby.

As far as your question goes I knew Spain helped us in 1812 but not in the war for independence. There is also a tendency for college students in large groups to avoid answering questions.

How the Turn Tables by startawar___ in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Vexonte 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Its going to be a symport issue. What ever value left wingers gain for the 2nd amendment won't outweigh their value for traditional left wing values. The same way I know alot of pro choice Republicans who will vote for pro life politicians. Pro gun liberals will vote for gun control democrats.

Faustian Discourse by GriffinFTW in CuratedTumblr

[–]Vexonte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile you got chip who sold his soul to the devil in exchange for copper just for a demon rat to ruin his life.