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Schools should abandon the usage of All the Right Type in favour of Typing of the Dead Overkill

[QUOTE=flashn00b;53180974]Schools should abandon the usage of All the Right Type in favour of Typing of the Dead Overkill[/QUOTE] I should probably re-install that.

[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;53177918]The Shape of Water didn't deserve Best Picture[/QUOTE] Gonna have to agree here. I only saw two nominated films and this was the less compelling of the two. Now as to my randon and off-topic unpopular opinion: ketchup is truly disgusting and even the sight of it makes me sick.

[QUOTE=AtomicSans;53180436]Prey should have been at least another third of its length. It was too short for an 0451. Can't wait for the expansion, Arkane has a great reputation for expansions.[/QUOTE] Tbh if you want to get mad about an 0451 I'd rather we talk about Bioshock Infinite or, get this, Gone Home. Compared to either of those it may as well be a damn Deus Ex game. [editline]6th March 2018[/editline] [QUOTE=flashn00b;53180974]Schools should abandon the usage of All the Right Type in favour of Typing of the Dead Overkill[/QUOTE] Schools should abandon a lot of shit in favor of videogames. They're a lot more engaging while still being informative. I know someone who passed a history test because they played Call of Duty: Black Ops :v:

I think dogs are full on fucking annoying animals and the people who are overly eccentric about them and enable their shit behavior are just as bad.

Maybe this is more of a thing for where I live specifically, but I think the way we go about teaching laws, at least in the US, is complete bullshit. Take drunk driving for example. I can't remember the last time I saw a billboard or TV ad or any ad that wasn't literally just "do this and we'll jail ya". It's the same with what we were taught about weed when we were growing up(except obviously driving drunk is at least a thousand times worse than smoking weed). It's a weak, lazy, and authoritarian approach to argumentation and teaching. I recall being taught basically that smoking weed is illegal because it's wrong because it's illegal because it's wrong. Any PSA or lecture on a law should absolutely require an explanation for why that law is there. The staggering amount of people who smoke weed illegally compared to people who commit theft, for example, really illustrates that people tend to not follow laws they have a hard time understanding or can't grasp the reasoning or purpose behind. And for me at least, the potential for me to hurt or kill someone with my car feels like far more of a deterrent than being punished for taking that unnecessary risk, and I don't think the average person is so lacking in empathy that they would feel significantly different. Especially considering I'm on the spectrum, so I'm supposed to have a diminished capacity for this compared to everyone else.

[QUOTE=The golden;53183733]I'm not the biggest fan of dogs because of how loud they can be but I will say that I honestly believe that 85%+ of dog owners have no idea what the fuck they're doing with their dogs. Pretty much every dog owner I've seen tries to get their dog to stop barking by screaming at their dog and then they get surprised when it does nothing. Surprise! Dogs don't understand English and all they're really hearing is your yelling so they think it's acceptable if they yell too! Then they get physical with the dog when their frustration starts to build. Then there are the people who treat their dogs like human children and so the dog ends up allllllllll kinds of messed up and can barely function properly as a dog.[/QUOTE] I agree that the owners themselves can be held accountable for how shitty their dogs are, and it's a damn shame because I've only ever met 2 dogs in my life that I enjoyed being around. Otherwise I've come to find that they smell, slobber all over the place, are loud, and misbehave far too often. Hell I'm lucky if they don't start climbing all over me and drool on my lap when I'm trying to eat in god damn peace. Don't even get me started on the ones that bite. But honestly I'm mostly aggravated by how often people (and sometimes the dogs themselves) try to push dogs onto me. It's always "Pet the dog and give it attention or you're an asshole" or "What you don't like dogs? You must not be a fun person." Or in the case of the dog itself they're climbing up my ass to lather my face with their drool and I don't want that. But nope, people will turn a blind eye to all the shitty aspects of their overrated dogs because daawwwww they're [I]soooo[/I] cute, and then turn their noses up at me when I disagree. Yeah, great...poor ownership and spoilage and this what we get.

Cats > Dogs

I've had more cat owners than dog owners try and push their pets into my hands. Probably because cats only get so big while it's kind of hard to make someone hold a pudgy Boston Terrier or something. Out of my three dogs, the only one that's ever interested in people is the fat one that doesn't seem to enjoy being held, so she just follows people around at dog-level and worst case scenario lays next to them on the couch or my bed or something.

[QUOTE=gk99;53184430]I've had more cat owners than dog owners try and push their pets into my hands. Probably because cats only get so big while it's kind of hard to make someone hold a pudgy Boston Terrier or something. Out of my three dogs, the only one that's ever interested in people is the fat one that doesn't seem to enjoy being held, so she just follows people around at dog-level and worst case scenario lays next to them on the couch or my bed or something.[/QUOTE] That's odd, because it's the complete opposite for me. Most cat owners that I know don't really force interaction, but also don't spout "cats are so much better!!!", while I typically tend to find [I]radical[/I] dog owners that expect me to adore their pet and admit that dogs are better than cats. From my own experiences, cat owners are the ones more likely to accept people might prefer dogs, whereas I've met far too many dog owners that seem appalled that anyone would ever like cats. On the topic of cats and dogs, I'm really uncomfortable when someone tells me they got a new dog...and it's a dog that is well known for genetic disorders because of selective breeding. For example, my friend has a pug and I a plentiful amount of pity for a dog that has a good chance of having breathing difficulties. It's something that always makes me reluctant to get a dog, because I wonder if I'm doing more harm than good for the species.

I have no idea where you people get such uniform experiences with [I]people who have pets[/I]. I've known all sorts of people from all walks of life, nothing alike, who have dogs and/or cats, and there was hardly any sort of thread linking them all together.

[QUOTE=gk99;53184430]I've had more cat owners than dog owners try and push their pets into my hands. Probably because cats only get so big while it's kind of hard to make someone hold a pudgy Boston Terrier or something.[/QUOTE] I didn't mean pushing pets in the literal sense of thrusting the dog into your hands, but rather the act of suffocating you with their existence at the current moment. I've had this happen to myself far more times than I'd like, where a dog comes into play at a social gathering and suddenly the main topic of discussion for the next half hour is dog dog dog. One of my friend's dogs in particular is a big, needy German Shepard, a dog which I think is pretty cool when it isn't leaping all over me and staring at me because I don't want to pet it. I digress, but that's more or less what I meant. Cats on the other hand I've never had forced interactions with and, to be quite frank, likely will never have happen to me because so many people are on the dog bandwagon that almost nobody I know owns a cat. Those that do have never really called any attention to their cats, nor have those cats every bothered me because they sleep and keep to themselves; making them far more bearable for me than dogs.

Rats > Human Companionship

The best music in all of the classic Sonic games is that 2-player map, "Endless Mine".

[QUOTE=Clovis;53185402]Not having a pet > both[/QUOTE] Having a pet increases your lifespan. Therefore having pets > not having pets. Unless you welcome death, that is.

who doesnt welcome death in 2018

I feel it's strange to have pets when you're not going to have a use for them. My dad had a bulldog years back, and I really liked to run with him,wrestle with him, and otherwise play with the coolest of creatures, but if I had to feed him myself (regularly) I wouldn't, I don't think the upkeeps worth it and I think dog ownership is detrimental for the breed. I think my dad made bad decisions as a pet owner (nuetering, leaving him alone at home for long periods, and I remember his attitude to the shithole his breeders lived in and later realised he'd perpetuated that with his purchase. Now, owning a dog and walking it can be this sort of social thing. Strangers'll talk to you about your dog and that can be great. You're also going to be a bit more active. But... I don't think that's worth it. The cons outweigh the pros with dog ownership, lest you're getting yourself a guide dog,police dog or attack dog because you need one(the latter having more cons) Racing dogs are gross Now for cats, they kill small things and that might be useful to you, but there's no real practical,modern reason to have cats. Many cons, few pros. And fish... Don't get me started on owning fish. I had a mate that owned large snails. I think people just like to own things. My sister got a lizard, it was cool, but maintenance ruins it's worth. A negative perception on snake owners is probably normal. But modern pet ownership is usually irrational. I mean, that's fine, I get that, having kids is irrational with much of the same logic, but it's fine. It doesn't hurt me. However; Tiny rat dogs and those emaciated racing freaks are vile things. They hurt to look at. Nobody should have them, your torturing an animal to breed them, it would be merciful to turn them all into meatballs.

canned drinks are too sweet water taste fucking delicious

[QUOTE=The Jack;53186271]I feel it's strange to have pets when you're not going to have a use for them. Now for cats, they kill small things and that might be useful to you, but there's no real practical,modern reason to have cats. Many cons, few pros. [/QUOTE] I don't know how you continuously say such moronic things. You don't need a practical reason to own a pet. They're a companion, it's as simple as that.

bon jovi does not deserve a place in the hall of fame and judas priest should absolutely have been inducted

[QUOTE=TheFilmSlacker;53188253]I legit can't imagine being happy without some kind of animal companion in my house. They're always a constant that's there. Even if I'm depressed as hell, I'm still not gonna let my sweetie starve.[/QUOTE] my dog has kept me alive more times than id like to admit [editline]8th March 2018[/editline] I don't think I can make it without her

It bugs me when people get mad at cryptocurrency miners over the state of the PC hardware market. Isn't it NVIDIA/AMD/Partners' fault that they aren't ramping up production to meet demands/being transparent about where their cards go/trying harder to make sure gamers get their cards first?

[QUOTE=Mister_Jack;53188596]It bugs me when people get mad at cryptocurrency miners over the state of the PC hardware market. Isn't it NVIDIA/AMD/Partners' fault that they aren't ramping up production to meet demands/being transparent about where their cards go/trying harder to make sure gamers get their cards first?[/QUOTE] Nah they'd rather just jack up their prices yelling "supply and demand!!!!!!!"

[QUOTE=Mister_Jack;53188596]It bugs me when people get mad at cryptocurrency miners over the state of the PC hardware market. Isn't it NVIDIA/AMD/Partners' fault that they aren't ramping up production to meet demands/being transparent about where their cards go/trying harder to make sure gamers get their cards first?[/QUOTE] They certainly aren't complaining about the profits. NVIDIA/et al are basically producing cards as fast as they can right now, though. All of the major foundries (TSMC/GloFo/Samsung) are operating at nearly maximum capacity between GPUs, ASICs (BitMain is TSMC's new main customer), and smartphones. Board partners are backordering RAM-- Micron, et al were working 24h a day [I]through the holidays[/I]. We literally don't have enough [I]silicon[/I] supply to match demand as it stands right now.

[QUOTE=Mister_Jack;53188596]It bugs me when people get mad at cryptocurrency miners over the state of the PC hardware market. Isn't it NVIDIA/AMD/Partners' fault that they aren't ramping up production to meet demands/being transparent about where their cards go/trying harder to make sure gamers get their cards first?[/QUOTE] Graphics cards (and computer components in general) are expensive, complicated, and require key materials, they can't just "up production" so easily, they're not a furniture line. [QUOTE=SIRIUS;53188612]Nah they'd rather just jack up their prices yelling "supply and demand!!!!!!!"[/QUOTE] Nvidia and AMD don't actually manufacture the cards themselves. The designs are given to manufacturers who then hand them off to middlemen who sell the cards. Nvidia and AMD don't really have a say in the price rise due to demand.

The best music in the Animal Crossing series is in the island lobby, in New Leaf.

Crimes of passion are understandable and should be a valid legal defense in more places

[QUOTE=Zombinie;53189484]Crimes of passion are understandable and should be a valid legal defense in more places[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=pikiWedia]A crime of passion (French:crime passionnel), in popular usage, refers to a violent crime, especially homicide, in which the perpetrator commits the act against someone because of sudden strong impulse such as sudden rage rather than as a premeditated crime[/QUOTE] Methinks not

[QUOTE=gokiyono;53189536]Methinks not[/QUOTE] Thing is that runs into weird gray areas. A bar right that ends in a death, which is p. obviously a crime of passion, still sits on the fence between manslaughter and murder, even if its clear the death was unintentional. Defense in court, yes. Excuse, no.

[QUOTE=gokiyono;53189536]Methinks not[/QUOTE] I think it's valid in the same sense that severe mental difficulties are used in court as a defense, such as when people claim insanity, except that in a crime of passion, these mental irregularities are only temporary. However nonetheless the mental irregularities (blind rage in this case) are completely out of the control of the perpetrator, which is why we also grant leniency when dealing with people who are deemed "insane / mentally retarded" - because they have no control over their mental state and therefore cannot be held completely personally accountable for their actions. I think there are situations that sometimes occur where people are mentally put in a place where the only thing on their mind, whether they like it or not, is fury. There is no "you should have known better" in these cases, it is simply our primitive minds and their faults. People who commit these crimes of passion do not choose to commit those crimes, they simply act. And it's not just simpletons who lose control like that under incredibly stressful circumstances. We cannot be cool and logical 100% of the time no matter how hard we try, and I am sure that we would all like to believe that we could keep our calm in all situations but the fact is we can't always do that. For instance, imagine you walked in on your child daughter being raped. Sorry to put that image in your head but those are the circumstances I am talking about here. What are the odds that you are going to simply restrain him and call the police? What are the odds you won't go berserk and beat him to death right then and there? Can you be confident in saying you wouldn't lose control in that situation? If you did kill him, I wouldn't blame you. Sometimes the natural response is rage and that rage is not within your control. And because the lack of personal control over actions and thoughts is why we pardon some people, the same grace should be extended to "normal" people under extreme circumstances. That's not to say that we should just go letting people off left and right, after all, it must take some amount of stressors to take a life in most all cases, but there are instances where it is unrealistic to expect people to [I]not[/I] kill. And of course the persons history and actions after the fact should also be taken into account when deciding whether to grant leniency, for instance are they remorseful or not. Did they genuinely "lose control" and is that a regular occurrence for them.