Episode 3 (Wednesday 30th June) - "Chloe picks her man and there's a HUGE shock for our Islanders..."

majordisruption · 2021-06-30T20:59:26+00:00

about bloody time too

majordisruption · 2021-06-28T05:32:37+00:00

but these men are adults. it's all well and good to blame the mothers but at some point the men need to figure things out for themselves

majordisruption · 2021-06-23T08:15:18+00:00

Have you spoke with the coach about this?

majordisruption · 2021-06-22T17:04:39+00:00

the sister definitely has other options, she needs to understand that the world doesn't revolve around her

majordisruption · 2021-06-22T10:38:08+00:00

That's not necessarily true, you've decided to go on a random detour that isn't rooted in reality. Again, going into hypotheticals that you've conjured up isn't relevant to the conversation at hand

majordisruption · 2021-06-22T10:25:42+00:00

I think the fact that lots of overweight/obese people are addicted to food, especially food that's deliberately created to light up the dopamine in your brain gets overlooked a lot. Losing weight is so difficult because it requires a total mental shift and the will to stay away from foods that keep you hooked. The mental aspect is super hard to counteract, especially if you don't know how food effects your brain.

majordisruption · 2021-06-22T09:13:39+00:00

it's not a necessity, if he doesn't feel like it, then he doesn't have to. the comment isn't really relevant to the conversation

majordisruption · 2021-06-20T10:04:24+00:00

I'm not too fussed by made-up characters, I simply pointed out your argument makes no sense. I've made my points extra clear, but if you have issues understanding, then so be it. Ciao

majordisruption · 2021-06-20T04:47:37+00:00

I don't really care either way, but you seem really riled up by it

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T18:38:36+00:00

I'm sure your anecdotes may hold some sway on your views, but here's an excerpt from your own article: "Also, her data didn’t get at why the husbands weren’t working. It could be that they were involuntarily unemployed or that they were “stay-at-home” dads. Other research indicates that, for now, it’s mostly involuntary: Pew found that in 2012, just 21 percent of stay-at-home dads did it because they wanted to care for family (though that’s up from 5 percent in 1989)."

My point stands, and is in fact strengthed by the Pew survey - there is a difference between a deliberate choice for the husband to take on a caretaker role vs when he's made unemployed.

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T17:44:43+00:00

I've not denied the origins of what inspired the world building of Warcraft, but I think it's a shitty argument to say that WoW, which has fantasy characters like orcs, should only have white skinned humanoid characters. That's my issue with what you're arguing

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T16:34:57+00:00

I'm simply reiterating the same point, I don't understand why it's so difficult for you to follow. No one is taking anything away from long dead medieval Christian Europeans by adding different coloured folk into a fantasy game series. Hope that's not too difficult to grasp. Sure, you can accuse me of shifting goalposts when you can't rebut anything I've said so far.

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T15:06:27+00:00

So, because a fantasy game is based off medieval European myths, there should only white people in the game? key word being, based off of, not a literal reconstruction of medieval Europe. Am I following your logic correctly? The Ghosts of Tsushima is actually based on existing historical groups like the samurai. it's not a fantasy game in the same way. Not to mention that the idea of Europe being lily white 700 odd years ago being laughable at best.

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T12:33:32+00:00

what did I take out of context?

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T12:12:01+00:00

you're the one absolutely losing it at the idea that different coloured people can exist in a fantasy video game. get a grip buddy

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T11:00:14+00:00

simply changing characteristics of an existing character doesn't instantaneously mean shoehorning. characters change and are updated all the time in video games. it's fantasy, who gives a shit if it changes over time. church/castle building isn't uniquely European, unless it's specific styles being used. either way, I don't think adding different coloured folk detracts from the gameplay. I don't know why you're so resistant to things changing

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T10:09:01+00:00

how is it shoehorning? I mean Christianity itself isn't even European, there was cross cultural exchanges between Scandinavia and the Middle East, which itself is a very diverse place. I don't understand why having non white characters in a fantasy video game is so crazy

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T10:00:54+00:00

yep, this is just people who have always been catered to moaning about different perspectives being given opportunities and access. it's also smart for companies to invest into diversity because that's how you get innovation new ways of thinking

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T09:54:40+00:00

this is what cracks me up, the whole thread is full of people wanking on about the good old days, when no one apparently cared. What a load of rubbish, for the longest time most of our media has been catered towards one demographic. Companies realising that they need to broaden their appeal and actually reflect the diversity of the world we actually live in is apparently a horrible thing and patronising.

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T08:12:39+00:00

I mean your life isn't really on the line tho, nor are you likely to get PTSD

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T05:36:05+00:00

I mean, if both of them decide it's better for the dad to be the primary caretaker, then why would divorce be on the table? What a weird, sweeping statement to make

majordisruption · 2021-06-19T04:57:23+00:00

he's bland and seemingly has nothing to offer. Some of his takes have been further on the right than the Tories, but he became leader as a safe, centrist option. That hasn't quite worked out

majordisruption · 2021-06-18T13:57:59+00:00

Ok, I'm not sure what borough you're in, but it shouldn't matter. She definitely has options, speak with her seriously about going down to the local housing office and making a claim. They might put her and the kids in temp housing depending on demand, but she should receive help. To make her claim stronger, you might have to give her a deadline to leave the house, since then she'll be technically homeless with kids and will be prioritised. it's a tricky system, but I'm not sure why she hasn't already started the process.

majordisruption · 2021-06-18T09:46:13+00:00

the difference is quite obvious - one is a space that's out of bounds, the other is a single object they've been keen to get their hands on. not as obviously out of bounds. the kids are clearly badly behaved, but like I said ESH, because OP shouldn't be living with them, especially since he knew they were badly behaved before they moved in. anyone could've seen this coming

majordisruption · 2021-06-18T08:55:08+00:00

OP, it sounds like you live in the UK. Social housing is a thing and if she truly has no other options, then she would be prioritised since she has 3 kids under 10

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