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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: This world is evil |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 9:16 pm
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But how do you know this is a result of nature and not nurture? We have yet to live in a society without coercion and oppression. Perhaps in a truly free society, people would develop in better ways? |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Was it me or were the Oscars terrible this year? |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 9:10 pm
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I think people forget that the Oscars are an industry event. They were gradually turned into a public spectacle, which was great for media companies, but they are still ultimately events by and for Hollywood. They are not a popularity contest. The winners and losers are decided by the academy for th... |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Games that are PURE evil! |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 9:01 pm
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Replies: 36 Views: 5,936
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma, the remaster of Ninja Gaiden Black. I heard Black was harder, but I never owned the original Xbox. Sigma was still plenty challenging, and I got stuck on the first boss fight for quite a long time, but I was a fair bit younger at the time. Really though, the game is just strict a... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Probably not going to volunteer |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 8:23 pm
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Replies: 16 Views: 587
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I would encourage you to go for it. If it sucks, you can quit later. If you don't try, you'll never know. It might help you focus on something else and stop ruminating so much. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Would You Date Someone Who Wanted To Wait Till Marriage? |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 8:18 pm
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Replies: 41 Views: 1,727
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Sexual incompatibility was never important to me. I care about substantive things Without getting too graphic, I enjoy sexual experiences and while it isn't the only, or most important thing, it is still a big thing. I definitely wouldn't call good sex an insubstantive part of a relationship. But I... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Critical race theory in national curriculum promotes 'victim |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 8:03 pm
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Replies: 83 Views: 3,427
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All critical race theory is, is the acknowledgement that race is a social construct. As opposed to an essential part of someone's biology, like a "race realist" would tell you. And a recognition/critique of racism in societal institutions. It is not about any individual being a victim. Jus... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Cops shoot 16 year old black girl in Ohio |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 05 May 2021, 7:59 pm
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Replies: 92 Views: 3,227
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browneyedgirlslowingdown wrote: perceived threat
Literally pressing an unarmed person against a car and raising a knife. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Cops shoot 16 year old black girl in Ohio |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 10:21 pm
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Replies: 92 Views: 3,227
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As a leftist, I object to being put in with the people choosing this shooting as a hill to die on in the police violence debate. In this specific instance, the use of lethal force seemed justified. An epidemic of unjustified police violence doesn't mean this instance was bad. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi! |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 10:17 pm
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Replies: 19 Views: 1,062
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Welcome! I like a good amount of Star Trek, DS9 was probably my favorite. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: The WOKE Generation! |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 4:40 am
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Replies: 275 Views: 21,159
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Teaching tiny babies about critical race theory and modern understandings of gender theory is based. That said, I do think the conflation in terminology of whiteness and white people is terrible optics and makes people think that the left is trying to destroy white people. We should find another wor... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: "Debunking 6 Myths about Steadfast, Flat-arc Characters" |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 4:20 am
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Characters just need to be interesting, and that's it. They need to have an interesting lifestyle, be charming, be crazy, something. Characters that hit generic "likeability" beats and/or have incredibly standard arcs are boring. I don't want to read or watch a character designed with the ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Paramount Animation Going R-rated |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 4:05 am
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Paprika (an anime R rated) is one of my favorite movies so of course I'm all for more adult animation. Is there a way to refer to adult animation that doesn't sound so pornographic? Anyway... I'm all for it personally, but culturally we just don't seem ready for it in the West. The only R rated anim... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Do you remember the FIRST movie you ever saw in a theatre? |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 4:01 am
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Replies: 43 Views: 2,635
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[color=black]Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) I love that movie! It's the epitomy of the 50s alien invasion film. I will admit, I largely love it for its kitsch value, but some of the effects are genuinely well done for the time. I did find the scenes where composited UFOs shoot down footage of ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Movies You Wished You Had Never Watched. |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 3:56 am
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I wish I'd never watched "Whiplash", not because it was bad but because of how angry it made made me. Firstly because of the implication that abusive teachers are what it takes to achieve excellence. Secondly, if jazz really has become the academic, mechanical, contest-driven thing shown ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Christopher Nolan opinions |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 3:48 am
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Replies: 20 Views: 2,123
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Batman movies: Haven't seen them in ages, remember loving Dark Knight and being disappointed by Rises Inception: Great filmmaking, but ultimately a less inspired version of Paprika Interstellar: Dissapointing, silly ending Tenet: I genuinely really liked it and don't get the hate |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: "Get out" is Hollywood's favorite movie of this decade ! |
MidnightRose |
Posted: 04 May 2021, 3:45 am
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Replies: 24 Views: 2,216
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Deathly Hallows part 1 above Fury Road? Wonder Woman is on there but Blade Runner 2049 isn't?
Ok... |
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