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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: A metaphor for what happened to Hollywood movies |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2023, 12:40 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,660
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| Well, I think that most movies and books have always sought to convey some sort of moral. From Birth of a Nation on down. Full disclosure: I haven't seen “Birth of a Nation,” I only know it by reputation. I imagine the filmmakers thought they were teaching the audience an important moral at the tim... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: A metaphor for what happened to Hollywood movies |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2023, 2:46 am
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Replies: 5
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| Once, there was a famous restaurant called Hollywood that made all sorts of food. They made entrees that won important culinary awards, but what people really loved were their desserts. In particular, people of my generation were obsessed with their desserts because we were kids when the restaurant ... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What is the Status Quo? |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2023, 7:25 pm
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Replies: 0
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| There's a lot of mention of the Status Quo nowadays. For example, people constantly say that superheroes in superhero movies only uphold the Status Quo and that the true heroes are the villains, because they change the Status Quo. My question is, what do you consider to be the Status Quo of your soc... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and lost potential |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2023, 6:56 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 41,234
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| I went to the guidance councilors several times, trying to find out of I needed math classes to transfer to a four year school. Somehow, I never got an answer. The only thing the councilors ever seemed to do was take a printed list of classes and circle which ones I needed to get my Associate's Deg... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and lost potential |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 4:36 pm
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Replies: 38
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| Throughout my life, I've been told that I'm intelligent and I have potential. I'm a retail worker. I've worked at the same level for 14 years. People ask if I ever want to move up. I tell them no. It seems like a lot of pressure is put on management by corporate. I'd like the money, though :D. I was... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Grammar and Spelling differences |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 3:20 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,466
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| I'm aware that my grammar and spelling aren't perfect, in either speaking or writing. However, I do seem to be more concerned about than a lot of people. Something I've noticed is that nearly all locals speak in double negatives. I.e., "They don't have none." "She don't live here no m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and furries |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2023, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,595
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| I'm a furry artist. I think that's all true. I don't have a fursona, exactly, but I have a number of original characters. Remi Vitoux the beaver artist/superhero (at right in the picture below) is probably the closest to being like me. https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg It's interesting to me that mos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and furries |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2023, 4:51 pm
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Replies: 13
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| I'm a furry artist. I think that's all true. I don't have a fursona, exactly, but I have a number of original characters. Remi Vitoux the beaver artist/superhero (at right in the picture below) is probably the closest to being like me. https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg It's interesting to me that most... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The one difference between NT interests and specialinterests |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2023, 5:20 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,858
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| I've noticed a trend that as escapist media like fantasy and superheroes get more mainstream, people online talk more and more about how they only like it because it's a serious, grown-up allegory for important real-life issues. I.e., "I like Superman, but not because he can fly! I like him be... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The one difference between NT interests and specialinterests |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2023, 5:05 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,858
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| Context. NT interests have a lot of context. An NT could have an intense and “weird” interest if there’s a big enough story behind it. I’d consider NT interests high context interests. Whether it’s a more “normal” interest or a more unique interest, there always seems to be a story behind it. It re... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests and Apathy |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2023, 7:34 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 31,177
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| I see them as not much more than tools and curiosities I don't know your parents or your situation, but I think it's relevant to be aware that other people, such as your parents, have their own interests, wants and needs as well. Are your parents supportive of your interests? Typically I'm OK alone... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2023, 6:58 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Bus drivers tend to be very grumpy in my experience. So it doesn't surprise me that you had an angry, bitter driver. A lot of bus drivers lack in customer service skills, despite having a public facing job. That's right! If you can't work with the public, change your job. Or adapt. I'm fortunate th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2023, 6:03 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,061
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| Unfortunately, in my area, the bus stop signs are old and outdated. Most of the signs say bus stop and have a list of buses. These lists haven't been correct for a while. None of the listed buses actually even enter the area anymore. I think they used to more than five years ago. Some signs are so ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests and Apathy |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2023, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 31,177
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| I think of this scene from the musical "Sunday in the Park With George." "DOT: Yes, George, run to your work. Hide behind your painting. I have come to tell you I am leaving because I thought you might care to know - foolish of me, because you care about nothing - GEORGE: I care about... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2023, 8:36 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,061
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| My local bus system has actually improved in recent years. There is still only one bus every 45 minutes, but they're usually on time and the new route takes me right to where I work without having to transfer. In the early 2000s, there was no bus service whatsoever on Sundays and every job I had req... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Display your Artwork |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023, 10:36 pm
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Replies: 6,279
Views: 775,512
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| Some of my recent digital artwork: "Zootopia" fan art. Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps take an old-timey train ride: https://i.imgur.com/uIIbn5G.jpg My anthropomoprhic superhero characters visit a movie theater in the city where I grew up: https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg An illustration for my c... |
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