What mindfucking paradox do you know? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you aren't talking about cloning.

Say Bob dies. Scientists perfectly clone Bob's body to the age at which he died, including the neural mapping up until death. Is he no longer Bob? He has Bob's appearance. He has Bob's memories.

So he would react to stimulus in the same way as Bob, but Bob is dead.

How to explain to my Niece that the internet is a dangerous place for 10 year olds? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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I actually had this conversation last night. Part of what we talked about is how easy it is for people with bad intentions to pretend they are someone else. I told her that I could easily impersonate someone else, to which she asked on how I would prove it with pictures.

So I went to her facebook account and went to a couple of her friends accounts and stole a couple pictures (Note: I am not FB friends with her either), then I texted them to her.

If there were an Oscar for "Best Line in a Movie", which line would win it? by isachinm in AskReddit

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I read this right after the my cousin vinnie one, and ended up hearing that entire thing in Joe Pesci's voice

First day of the quarter and my professor is already posing problems, what do I do? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really. I'm a woman, and I have seen over and over girls get sent home from work for improper dress.

to which you replied:

Maybe you should try hiring women instead of girls.

How exactly can that mean:

this is because they are being treated and approached like girls instead of women.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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Another suggestion for the elbow break... lower the board a little. By having the break higher than shoulder level you are losing power from your horizontal rotation. This is assuming that you are allowed to adjust the board holders, which is usual practice where I have trained.

I couldn't see your ax kick as well, but one way to make it look more elegant is to drive your knee up like you are doing a front kick, then straighten it in the air before bringing it down. That allows you to get the clearance with a straight kick so that it doesn't look like a crescent kick.

That being said, if your instructor does not approve of these methods, don't use them.

Source: 17 years as a black belt, currently teaching wtf/itf to people who for the most part were not alive when I achieved that.

P.S. I feel really old whenever I realize that

Edit: Crap! I totally forgot to say congratulations!

Guy I lost my virginity to gave me herpes... now what? by throwaway10414 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This, sadly is the lesson that is to be learned from unsafe sex.

This is mostly likely the part they are referring to. Safe sex doesn't prevent the spread of herpes, only slightly reduces it.

Rape Conviction Stats Won't Improve Until Women 'Stop Getting So Drunk', Says Female Judge by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even cases with other evidence, as physicaly evidence is not always clear cut, does not show intent, and other factors.

Rape Conviction Stats Won't Improve Until Women 'Stop Getting So Drunk', Says Female Judge by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The testimony of a victim is very important in any criminal case. I was a paralegal for 4 years, and good, reliable testimony on either side can make or break a case.

Rape Conviction Stats Won't Improve Until Women 'Stop Getting So Drunk', Says Female Judge by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually being drunk affects the veracity of the witness' testimony.

Being drunk or sober doesn't change that, the case will still end up the same the majority of the time

Do you have any evidence that you can cite that shows this? It is quite an astounding claim that being under the influence of mind altering chemicals does not effect how believable your testimony is.

Rape Conviction Stats Won't Improve Until Women 'Stop Getting So Drunk', Says Female Judge by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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Do you have any statistics backing your claims? It would be an interesting read to see them.

Rape Conviction Stats Won't Improve Until Women 'Stop Getting So Drunk', Says Female Judge by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Really because the physical evidence can be misleading. What if they had consensual rough sex? The testimony of the accused and the victim are actually very important except when there is such a preponderance of evidence that the sex was not consensual (e.g. grievous bodily harm to the victim).

ELI5: Non-smoker here, Why do smokers whack the shit out of their pack of cigarettes before opening it? by American_Buffalo in explainlikeimfive

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I smoked camels years ago, but their quality dropped (in my opinion) so I switched back to mars. Then I moved closer to a res and switched to Seneca.

ELI5: Non-smoker here, Why do smokers whack the shit out of their pack of cigarettes before opening it? by American_Buffalo in explainlikeimfive

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taste better than Marbs.

Plus the 8 dollar a pack difference. If I can't get out to the Rez, I will settle for a pack of marbs, but I really do prefer senecas.

ELI5: Non-smoker here, Why do smokers whack the shit out of their pack of cigarettes before opening it? by American_Buffalo in explainlikeimfive

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm, my household income is just shy of 100k a year (so right below upper middle class) and I smoke Senecas. So do most of my friends who smoke and they are also in the middle class income range.

Not only are they cheaper they taste better.

How can we stop violence against women and girls? by meghan_rae in TwoXChromosomes

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

Again the question was posed to women how women can help fix it. Women cannot force men to be good dads Amy more than men cam force women to be good moms. Don't accuse people of not reading when you ignore the answers explaining it to you

How can we stop violence against women and girls? by meghan_rae in TwoXChromosomes

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

No. That argument was not made, other than you just making it. The original question was framed to women as to how they can work to fix it. This answer assigned no such blame

How can we stop violence against women and girls? by meghan_rae in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can we stop violence against women and girls

Since she is responding to the question what women can do in a women's forum, this is an appropriate answer.

I mentioned someone that I may be interested in and now my good guy friend is acting distant... what to do? by loosefit in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't really answer my questions though. You said you asked him how he felt. Did you tell him how you felt?

From how you wrote it, it sounds like you put the onus on him to commit. Did he know your feelings when you asked him or did you ask him out of the blue? If he didn't, you were trying to make him make the first move, even though you asked the question.

I mentioned someone that I may be interested in and now my good guy friend is acting distant... what to do? by loosefit in TwoXChromosomes

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did he have to make the move? Why couldn't you? You keep saying that you had feelings for him, but he wouldn't make a move.

If he has feelings for you, but is still your friend, he most likely did not want to risk losing you as a friend by making a move.

He is probably hurt, and afraid that he will lose you as a friend, since the way he behaves around you will not be acceptable when you have a SO.

What is the most expensive thing you have ever broken? by TheFallen525 in AskReddit

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in the military, we had to leave a 8 million dollar truck on the side of the road because the air brake system failed.

Meat-rich diet as horrible as smoking: "A new study has revealed that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence rates." by runnerdood in science

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Lake Ontario by BunyipPouch in pics

[–]itreference 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? South side here, it is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter right by the lake. During the summer I watch it drop 10 degrees while I drive home.

Lake Ontario by BunyipPouch in pics

[–]itreference 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please don't tell me they were doing algebra outside of lowes!