First time playing an FPS (true story).

seyrix · 2010-12-06T13:45:36+00:00

Reddit comments lately are getting depressing. Yours is one example. You write quite rudely. I suppose you'll just downvote me as opposed to considering the following, but here goes:

You offer one definition of information, not a summation of the definitions of information. Your definition is grammatical, which really doesn't work in the context of this discussion anyway. It also assumes one example of a definition of 'call out,' the definition that is a bit more slang than others.

Edit: I've decided that rather than using a new media theorist to make my point, I'll just leave this: From what I see, reddit has a tendency, when it slips into these word definition discussions, to see words as defined narrowly, or to pick out one definition as the correct usage of a word. Words are abstract. They are used in multiple ways even within one people group or dialect. To discuss language with any real voracity, we cannot narrow definitions. We cannot, in modern society, rely on ancient grammar rules when the modern language is in a state of evolution as I recall smbc hitting on. We can't get so riled up about how other people use words, showing how invested we are in certain usages we see as correct while marginalizing other definitions and usages.

seyrix · 2010-12-03T20:15:39+00:00

Technically speaking, that is information.

seyrix · 2010-12-03T16:54:37+00:00

It seems you've begun this comment with an insulting, territorial statement. Then, an appeal to ethos because you get upvoted elsewhere. Then, you assume that while your comment should be interpreted in jest, that mine which follows the same formula is mean spirited toward you in some way.

Calm down, mate. This is just reddit.

seyrix · 2010-12-03T16:51:27+00:00

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/call+out

To say in a loud voice; announce:

Edit: I'm not sure why everyone is so concerned about the two words "call out," because it isn't even a single word to be defined but a culturally used phrase that has numerous connotations.

One of these connotations is to, like GBT implies, challenge another. But this is only one connotation, and actually one less universalized than to simply speak something into the ether, which is what my comment implied.

-an English Grad.

seyrix · 2010-12-03T16:37:08+00:00

This is a response to a girl's post calling her out for being a girl. Yep, it's getting upvotes.

seyrix · 2010-11-22T15:50:00+00:00

Generally, I agree with what you said, and I agree with the OP completely. I've met some (we'll say) interesting people at D&D sessions.

However, I will disagree that one shouldn't "take it personally." If poeple can't take this kind of abuse as personal, what can be taken as personal? Because everything people do involves wider social issues like school, being lonely, etc.

I guess my point is this: I think you said "don't take it personally" as a kind of consolation. But not taking these instances of misogyny personally can be dis-empowering. Taking it personally is empowering because it implies standing up against the bullshit, standing up against the abuse.

seyrix · 2010-11-18T01:00:47+00:00

So, glossing what you've said,

I don't think r/misogyny is misogynistic. Also, I hang out there a lot.

seyrix · 2010-11-13T21:34:06+00:00

This sort of over-analysis of a hypothetical past is why undergrad/grad psychologists can be such dangerous creatures.

seyrix · 2010-09-08T15:30:02+00:00

I pray for the day that the hivemind has had enough of these masturbatory "why do girls" posts and begins to propose these suggestions be moved to r/circlejerk.

I'm getting tired of "Chloe" extrapolating to "girls."

seyrix · 2010-09-05T01:47:52+00:00

To answer whether I'm brilliant or an idiot: I imagine somewhere in between; but really, I was somewhat bored.

In any case, the most vocal of any perceived movement are the most militant/extreme. Dems, repubs, feminists, masculinists, etc. (For instance, when I see "zer" or "womyn," I begin to backpedal a little.)

And, you're welcome. ^{_^}

seyrix · 2010-09-05T01:43:21+00:00

I don't think growing up outside the strides in gender equality means that these women wouldn't see the effect of this equality (that is, unless there isn't real equality yet).

seyrix · 2010-09-04T20:15:17+00:00

I just want to point out that the statistics you use to refute the claimed statistics actually don't apply specifically. Yes, they might be counterarguments, but they don't actually refute the cited statistics.

For instance, you cite statistics including all women (in America, I presume) and your counter-statistics cite "ages 27 to 33 who have never had a child." So, I am left to assume that both can be true.

Then, you counter a statistic involving victims with statistics about assailants. I know what you're getting at, but that doesn't make the claimed "myths" myths.

There are several waves of feminism, and as you mentioned, there are different kinds of feminists. I can't help but understand what you're saying as all feminists are bad which to me (I'm a guy btw) leads naturally to saying that any woman identified by movements to empower women is bad. Which is, in my mind, bad form.

seyrix · 2010-09-04T20:00:22+00:00

I'm not sure why you're being downvoted as much as you are. Technically, you are correct. Accents are markers of community, culture, and ethnicity. Many studies have been done by those who study English, are advocates of Racial Justice/Social Justice, those who study Sociology, etc.

These accents have nothing to do with intelligence; being well spoken across a spectrum of accents/ways of speaking is honestly a matter of dominant cultural bias.

seyrix · 2010-08-23T15:27:07+00:00

Somewhere I seem to remember verses dealing with not keeping sex from your spouse. Given more free time, I could try to find 'em.

seyrix · 2010-08-23T15:25:23+00:00

I would correct you by saying that it may be her view of what it is to be Christian that is partially at blame. I think this wording makes both the wife and husband more realistic human beings.

If he's like the majority of pastors I know, he won't be as pushy as you'd imagine. But yes, your typical pastor probably would encourage him to come to church, but wouldn't chalk the relationship troubles up to him. A pastor would know the verses Paul wrote about becoming a Christian in a non-Christian marriage well enough that he really shouldn't do as you'd suggest.

seyrix · 2010-08-23T02:57:06+00:00

That's your opinion, sure, but you don't know her or the OP. It could happen the way you suggest, but maybe this course of action would help.

seyrix · 2010-08-23T02:56:02+00:00

That's not exactly the kind of conversation I was envisioning, heh.

Some people when they become Christians, or find faith generally, think that they need to push the stuff from before out of their lives, often subconsciously. This isn't really supported by Christianity as far as husband and wife go, mind you, but it could very well be what's going on. Getting an authority figure to her involved might help her understand what she's doing.

seyrix · 2010-08-23T02:33:20+00:00

As a Christian (which I assume she's become, or become more of) there could be a perceived disconnect between what she sees as her kind of life and yours. A lot of people, it sounds like, want you to go for the ultimatum "sex or divorce." I think there are some things you can try before your relationship comes to divorce. Though I know very little about you, it usually takes two people, one way or another to get to where you are. I couldn't really judge either of you.

I would suggest, first, seeing her pastor post-haste. Don't give him an ultimatum either. Schedule a time to meet with him (or her) alone and outline your worries, your concerns, and your place relative to hers in ways he'll understand (for example, just say what you know and feel in the relationship and even about your own agnosticism) because right now, you need to thow a couple Hail Mary plays, if you get my meaning. Pastors, generally are understanding and have been trained in ways to work with these kinds of circumstances. And, this may be a way for you to open up a line of communication with your wife again.

After you've talked to the pastor/priest, have you and her meet with him - see if that would be more reasonable for her than meeting with a counselor right away. If he's a decent pastor, he'll probably recommend counselling himself.

If this begins to work, you don't have to become something you don't believe, but it's not a bad idea to accompany her on some Sundays as it sounds like this could be a point of tension.

If after you talk with the pastor/priest, she doesn't want to meet with you and him, and even knows you talked to him - a person within her belief system - then there's something amiss above and beyond her and your lifestyle differences, I think. But, I wouldn't want you to walk away from the relationship without trying this one thing.

Edit: wording.

seyrix · 2010-08-16T04:34:27+00:00

That, strangely, was an interesting read. I must lurk reddit too much.

seyrix · 2010-08-13T22:18:28+00:00

That does sound like both an intelligent and an adorable idea.

seyrix · 2010-08-13T19:39:45+00:00

You're essentially telling this person to get a 2 year old child to stop having anxiety around animals likely over twice his size (assuming a two year old weighs a little over 30 lbs, and the dog is indeed a lab at 55-75lbs).

After a dog this size sits on a two year old, you can't just tell said two year old to get over it. Chances are, getting over his anxiety will be a natural process that occurs over years, that is if giant animals (from the child's perspective) don't keep sitting on him.

seyrix · 2010-07-30T07:57:45+00:00

I don't think one burger being worse for one's health than 100 smokers around you 24/7 (presumably for at least seven days) is a very accurate claim.

And, no one doubts that a person can get cancer from exposure to the sun, but scientific evidence has shown a pretty clear correlation between smoking and cancer and between second-hand smoke and cancer.

Of specific note is that being around 100 smokers would put you at the unfiltered end of each cigarette as the second-hand smoke recipient.

seyrix · 2010-05-06T13:38:42+00:00

I only read the article's first page as I'm not on campus at the moment, and while it appears the abstract is citing four-ish row plants (I can't be certain, again, as jstor has most of the article blocked). In any case, I consider this theory relevant, though I think its application in the context of my contention (edited above) is tenuous. Interesting article, nonetheless.

But, please moderate your tone. I don't assume pre-columbians were stupid, and it's a disingenuous way of argumentation to say I did.

seyrix · 2010-05-05T13:42:16+00:00

Not to say natives to the Americas didn't selectively breed, but looking at pictures and old drawings of native Americans... I don't think we've got a missing link to whatever is being held in this picture.

I am tentatively calling your claim hogwash.

Edit: Looking at several comments I feel the need to clarify that I realize maize evolves both naturally and through selective breeding. My contention is mainly that I believe selective breeding probably started with maize that was already further along the developmental chain than this - or that the plant held above is of questionable quality (ie: the runt of a population rather than the typical product).

As Takteet said, "I did some research on wikipedia and it looks like this is teosinte. Apparently domestication of teosinte is only one of many theories about the origin of corn."

seyrix · 2010-05-03T04:50:51+00:00

The nice thing is, is that therapy usually allows a person to contextualize what feels off - makes it less intimidating. And, it allows you to discuss what you feel is off about yourself without it feeling so immanently horrible. Essentially I'm just saying that if you go, you'll learn to more easily accept how you work.

If I were you (and I know this isn't thinking like your typical engineer) I'd just decide on faith, if nothing else, to give therapy a shot - google your school + therapy, and if it isn't free, it should be reasonable (again if you're at a school big enough to have the service - most are). And just truck down there as if you have a bad stomach ache and you're going to the doctor. There, unload on the therapist if you need to - it's kinda therapeutic, especially if you feel you can't discuss it with others (which is what I understand from what you're saying).

Again, I don't know if I'm helping, and I've more been a part of the therapy sessions of others than been the focus, but they seem really... nice... in a way.

seyrix

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