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I think I need to clarify this, it's not that I don't see it. I see it, I understand that such language has emotional implications tied to discriminatory practices for alot people. I also disagree that it is important enough to spend energy to redirect other people's language, when such energy could be used and probably should be used to pursue more effective areas of equality campaigning (or whatever other term you choose to give such endeavors) which actually have a much higher chance of producing results that are positive to the end goal. Shaming people into not using certain terms because they carry racial undertones is in today's society proving to be very ineffective, if not counter productive. I.E. this type of argument is ineffectual and a waste of valuable social capitol in changing people's minds about social discrimination. My take on this process is a social anachronism to the old colloquial saying "Choose your battles wisely". I look at it like someone would from a logistics stand point, what is the end goal of striving for equality in today's society? Then I weigh each action that might be related and relevant against that goal in terms of what the cost is to relate it to the average citizen, and have such a topic accepted by them. This is what I mean by "social capitol". If you look at it from this perspective like I do, then you have to budget out how and when and why you attempt to change someone's ideas, beliefs, or actions to suit your goal. So in conclusion, it is not that language in the general sense which has been previously associated with discrimination is unimportant or irrelevant, it is that this is super ceded as a priority for the end goal because: 1. It has been shown to be ineffective, 2. It requires the expenditure of social capitol which could be used to campaign for equality in terms of civil rights and safety, and 3. It does not lend itself well to the message of equality of human beings, when you are dictating to others what they can and can not say because you simply don't like it or it is an emotional word to you -- this is not a good enough reason to police the speech of others. You may not like this reasoning, but it is not a blindness to what you are inferring is an insensitive language problem, it is merely a different rational in approaching those types of issues that I have spent a very long time thinking about and learning from my own experiences. This is the last post I will make in response to this subject here btw, as it's not relevant to the OP (my fault for inadvertently starting the topic, but that doesn't really justify the derailment). I'm more than happy to discuss this type of topic and my world view if you so desire elsewhere, whether that be in another thread with relevant OP, or in DM, or at another location. I have no malice in my heart on such issues, but it takes more than just attempts at shaming me into thinking a certain way to change my mind nowdays. I experienced plenty of that growing up, and it is one of the reasons I have cut ties to that way of justification and reasoning.

If you get rebuilt.... just don't return to earth cause there will be a young time traveler there to hack you to bits with a sword. Just sayan.

Seems like a reasonable handling of the scenario, it is perhaps one of the most mature ways of handling it that I've read.

I think words are the least of our problems in the LGBT community, I think too much effort is given towards the policing of language and not much or no effort towards the policing of actions and intent. That's probably due to the fact that most people are incapable of separating outward appearances from actual meaning in context. I.E. focusing on language use as the pivitol problem for discrimination is not only unhelpful but lazy (imo). If people want to really make a difference in public perception of LGBT people and other minorities in general they need to actually take action instead of just pointing out when they are uncomfortable at the use of someone elses language choices. I would liken the over abundance of focus on language based identity politics in today's society as being akin to worrying about condiments when there is no hotdog (and I for one like my condiments on my hotdogs )

As talented as it is though, I'm pretty sure that is a hen not a cock.

This is perhaps one of the best instances of picture response I've seen lately, good job sir.

That's a pretty beautiful cock.

Hitmoncop, the one that beats up the other hits for all being brown.

Well during such experiences I think things tend to wander around all over the place, whether a person realizes it's happening or not. Also another topic of rather fascinating intrigue - do you actually remember that much about what you did during sex after it's over?

It is ok for me personally, because I don't reason that words hold any inherent power themselves beyond what we instill in them as a society. I have held this understanding for a long while now, you can take that as a coping mechanism with modern society or whatever. It is just how I personally view language. It stems from my view of the world that most people in general use too much energy worrying about things that are deemed abnormal by others. This is of course an instinctual adherence to cultural norms as it is ingrained in us from a very young age. If everyone wast just allowed to do whatever they wanted to do without any fear of reprisal we'd have absolute chaos wouldn't we? I think I have just finally come to the point in my life where I don't really care if I'm judged by other people, as long as it's not directly impacting my ability to live freely and isn't an immediate danger to my person. I'm not saying "don't judge me", you can and should if that is how you feel. I just don't really care if other people judge me about holding different ideas and view points than them, anymore.

No, I'm not making any moral judgements based off these types of questions, I wouldn't ever do such a thing unless we were specifically having a debate on the rationalization process that people that identify as anti-gay use to discriminate. This is just something of curiosity. Contrary to popular belief, I am pretty philosophical and tend to think alot about many different things in great detail.

I make sure to use lube during car maintenance for necessary engine components.

Thanks for this, if anyone has any other links or resources into this subject I'd love to have a look. ^__^

I've read that day 3 to 4 is the hurdle in over coming the "intense" hunger pains. They are already starting to diminish somewhat but I am still not comfortable obviously. I am a bit wary, the over all goal is 2 weeks, but really I plan on going one week then re-evaluating based on feeling and results. So far I've been fairly impressed, though I know some of what I have lost is water weight (bloat).

You would think this, however there is actually a surprisingly large amount of research into this particular subject. I didn't even know this until I started looking into possible alternatives to try. The fast comes in two forms, one is a prolonged water faster (which is what I am doing currently), and the other is "intermittent fasting". The later type is a dietary schedule that includes 1 to 2 day fasts intermittently on a bi weekly basis in conjunction with diet and excercise. The long term success and inherent dangers of doing fasting are actually the subject of pretty intense debate. Many people do relapse, and do a "yo-yo" regaining all lost weight if not more. However, there are also plenty of people who have used the detoxification properties of fasting to jump start a new dietary change and have had long term success. No one can deny however the actual benefits of what is called "ketosis" which is literally the process by which low glucose levels trigger intense fat consumption. And by doing so burning through any stored toxins which become trapped in fat cells over long periods of time. This can at first lead to ill symptoms such as nausea, but can also lead to clearer skin improved heart rate and reduced blood pressure. The inherent risks deal with stress to the heart as it is the primary organ made of muscle that can and is sometimes broken down early on in the fasting process. However, this can be somewhat minimized by continuing routine excercise and supplementing with potassium and a few other minerals. That is what I am doing.

On that note, I am a horror buff, having reviewed numerous blockbuster and indie horror films. I love watching them and analyzing depth or meaning, and whether or not it's actually frightening. I admittedly have never seen teeth, nor will I ever intentionally watch any part of that movie, as it is relevant to this conversation.

I was actually thinking about that earlier, as turn about is fair play. I don't think I would personally. My reasoning for such is not that it would make me straight however, I just personally detest the aesthetics of the vagina. It is unpleasant for me to look at one, and the few times i've actually been near one in person were rather nauseating moments. I don't mean that to offend you fine ladies, it's just a rather peculiar quirk about myself. I can not stomach the sense of vagina in close proximity. The organ itself not necessarily who it is attached to. As ridiculous as that sounds I think I am something of a vagina phobe, as it presents similiar feelings of unease in me as one would expect to hear of someone's fear of spiders. I also happen to be claustrophobic, and I can say that it is a similiar feeling for me. I'm sure there are other gay males who are not as peculiar towards the vagina as I am though.

Is that a Jewish term? (lol racism)

Every day of my life is suck a dick day. This is nothing spectacular. Now if you said something like "Suck a dick in a strange or scandalous place day" then I'd be amused.

I thought it looked decently fun to be honest. It's the first non-formulaic mario game they've put out since the first mario party (which then became a formula), or if you want to go slightly farther back super mario rpg or its game cube incarnations mario paper. I think changing things up with video game franchises is good for finding something new in the old that is enjoyable. This is however a double edge sword though, if it turns out the game play is really bad and the dialogue is cringy or something then it'll be a major blowback.

I have recently been diagnosed as diabetic (with A1C levels dangerously close to diabetes). I have been trying numerous things (and yes I have been on a rigorous routine of diet and exercise already for about 5 weeks. That said, actual fat loss has been minimal at best. I'm giving a 2 week water fast (drinking only water) a try, so far on day 3 I have lost 6.5 pounds. It is pretty much torture so far, but the results feel great. Not to mention my skin has started to completely clear for the first time in ages. I'm not the "most obese" person on the planet but not really healthy weight either. If I were a woman I would joke about being in the "Big Beautiful" area, but I alas I have no vagina to make such quirky comments with. Anyways, average weight loss for this type of thing is about 1 to 2 pounds a day for the first week or so and then varries to be between 1 to 3 pounds per day for the next few weeks following. The first 3 days unfortunately come with some muscle break down, though I've not noticed alot since I am still moderately exercising and supplementing with minerals. I'm really hoping this helps, I'm rather terrified of having to go on insulin. I have seen what it has done to my Uncle and I'd rather not be blind with diabetic nerve damage.

I think this goes back to my question of the other guy, the whole point of the OP was to establish whether or not you wouldn't do so because you think it is gay or just because it would seem gross to you (or both). And also what leads you to that conclusion. I'm just genuinely curious, as I have had some very interesting conversations with lots of straight guys that aren't really aware that true intersexed people exist, and it is a bit mind blowing to hear them try to come up with a solution.

For the record I mean this post with the ice cream.