BruceVC

Which country do you live in Faustian? I am interested because it may have something to do with your view " that things cannot be altered or retracted once they are done or said " And this definitely doesn't just apply to politics but my point permeates all aspects of a democratic society "Mommy he called me a name!" "Well I'll call his mother and he'll be grounded!" "Well that turned out well for me, I think I'll complain every time I don't like something instead of just standing up for myself and not being a baby." Can you respond to my question, what country do you live in? I want to understand the context to your views Where do you think I'm from? Clearly you've already geographically stereotyped me. No, the funny thing is I am not really like you at all. I don't make assumptions about groups of people unless they actually say or do something that warrants criticism. So where you live doesn't automatically determine your views But if you tell me where you live I can guarantee you I can give you examples of where comments and concepts have been retracted or changed outside of politics. This leads towards your point earlier where you basically said " only in politics and not in the real world do people change what they say or do "

It was removed because it offended a trans woman who asked for it to be removed. That's easily the dumbest reason to remove something. "It made me butthurt." "REMOVE IT!" Not really, this is actually a valid reason for changes in many things in civil society like politicians retracting comments or misplaced marketing campaigns that are considered offensive to certain groups People say or do things, sometimes these things are then criticized. Then there is an assessment of the issue and a change is made and sometimes an apology This is the way the world works Sorry to burst your bubble, but that is not how the world works. That's how politics works. In the real world, you will be hurt and offended. You either deal with it, or you cry to mommy and have mommy do something about it. You're a victim, and you teach others how to be victims. You should be teaching people how to deal with the real world. Which country do you live in Faustian? I am interested because it may have something to do with your view " that things cannot be altered or retracted once they are done or said " And this definitely doesn't just apply to politics but my point permeates all aspects of a democratic society "Mommy he called me a name!" "Well I'll call his mother and he'll be grounded!" "Well that turned out well for me, I think I'll complain every time I don't like something instead of just standing up for myself and not being a baby." Can you respond to my question, what country do you live in? I want to understand the context to your views

I can't comment yet but I am really keen to play the online MP aspect of GTAV once I have completed the single player part of the game

It was removed because it offended a trans woman who asked for it to be removed. That's easily the dumbest reason to remove something. "It made me butthurt." "REMOVE IT!" Not really, this is actually a valid reason for changes in many things in civil society like politicians retracting comments or misplaced marketing campaigns that are considered offensive to certain groups People say or do things, sometimes these things are then criticized. Then there is an assessment of the issue and a change is made and sometimes an apology This is the way the world works Sorry to burst your bubble, but that is not how the world works. That's how politics works. In the real world, you will be hurt and offended. You either deal with it, or you cry to mommy and have mommy do something about it. You're a victim, and you teach others how to be victims. You should be teaching people how to deal with the real world. Which country do you live in Faustian? I am interested because it may have something to do with your view " that things cannot be altered or retracted once they are done or said " And this definitely doesn't just apply to politics but my point permeates all aspects of a democratic society

I have found this post particularly interesting, I find to be a reasonable explanation of how Russians see the Ukraine I never really thought about it like that, I don't agree with everything you are saying but I will comment later as I want to read your post more attentively later, I'm at work now But I do appreciate your perspective on this matter, it is interesting as I said and you make relevant points

It was removed because it offended a trans woman who asked for it to be removed. That's easily the dumbest reason to remove something. "It made me butthurt." "REMOVE IT!" Not really, this is actually a valid reason for changes in many things in civil society like politicians retracting comments or misplaced marketing campaigns that are considered offensive to certain groups People say or do things, sometimes these things are then criticized. Then there is an assessment of the issue and a change is made and sometimes an apology This is the way the world works

Yes we agree on something, I made a whole a thread about the Indiana " Freedom of Religion Bill " and how it can definitely lead to discrimination http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/73966-indianas-freedom-of-religion-lawcontroversial/ But that is all it seems we agree on. I am limited around time due to work and RL commitments so I already have to pick my battles

I'm neither gay nor trans. The assumptions you've made are very telling. Firedorn has not been censored. You linked to the mod yourself. He is evidently completely free to express himself without any legal repercussions. Censorship is a red herring. It displays either plain dishonesty or a profound ignorance of the legal and historical context. I wasn't going to point this out but I am also neither gay or trans ..I just wanted to hear him going on how " you get to stick it to straight guys again " You see for someone like Faustian its inexplicable that straight people could be agreeing that the limerick was inappropriate so if you support the removal of the limerick you must be pushing some overt or surreptious gay agenda.... as a gay person of course

You right about one something, a persons sexual orientation shouldn't be strange and this basic human right is protected in many countries But its clearly still an issue for some people as you have demonstrated through the homophobic innuendo in your posts

No it doesn't ...but remember the importance of power naps, you only need 10-20 minutes

So the limerick is finally back if you want it ...well that is significant and should change your gaming experience by exactly.......I'm not sure how this changes your gaming experience ? Now before someone says " how does it change your gaming experience by having it in the game " It doesn't but its an issue because of what it represents so for me removing it is more about the principle And that issue is about homophobia The limerick isn't homophobic. Would it be misogynistic if it were about waking up next to an ugly fat woman instead of a transvestite? Are you asking if the limerick was about a guy who kills himself because he had sex with a fat old women would I find it controversial? Yes I would..of course. But it wouldn't be misogynistic, I would say its an issue of ageism...but overall I would just find it crass and childish http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/ageism?showCookiePolicy=true The ****in limerick wasn't meant to be taken literal, but all the gung-ho queers have certainly taken it that way and have in effect censored a backers words. Furthermore none of you even care about it, you're just glad you get to stick it to the straight guys again, because you can't get them to "Stick it" to you. You got it buddy, anytime I get to undermine straight guys I do it...you have exposed the great homosexual grand plan The level of the maturity and logic of your posts is deteriorating at an alarming rate, you sound almost hysterical. My advice is take a break from this discussion for a while, you are not thinking clearly

So the limerick is finally back if you want it ...well that is significant and should change your gaming experience by exactly.......I'm not sure how this changes your gaming experience ? Now before someone says " how does it change your gaming experience by having it in the game " It doesn't but its an issue because of what it represents so for me removing it is more about the principle And that issue is about homophobia The limerick isn't homophobic. Would it be misogynistic if it were about waking up next to an ugly fat woman instead of a transvestite? Are you asking if the limerick was about a guy who kills himself because he had sex with a fat old women would I find it controversial? Yes I would..of course. But it wouldn't be misogynistic, I would say its an issue of ageism...but overall I would just find it crass and childish http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/ageism?showCookiePolicy=true

So the limerick is finally back if you want it ...well that is significant and should change your gaming experience by exactly.......I'm not sure how this changes your gaming experience ? Now before someone says " how does it change your gaming experience by having it in the game " It doesn't but its an issue because of what it represents so for me removing it is more about the principle And that issue is about homophobia

Oh yeah, I can't wait. I am very excited about this game I'll be getting it in the next week or so when I get home so I'll update this thread respectively once I start playing it

I mean the need to address the outrage that was on Facebook and Twitter I don't mean people on these forums didn't have an opinion either way but the reality is there are much more people who don't even frequent these forums that Obsidian also has to be concerned about. And of course there are gaming websites that can influence the perception of Obsidian which is probably why Feargus Urquhart had the interview with Polygon to get a message across. It makes sense if you think about the big picture outside these forums?

"3 hours a week "

Geez KP...thats less than Malc. How do you feel during the day on that much sleep ?

Wowzers...not enough if its consistently that much I imagine How do you feel during the day on that much sleep ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_nap I have to give this link that 2133 posted the much respected BruceVC " guys this this an excellent link..everyone should read it " comment Its succinct but address many questions I have been pondering about sleep

Good point about power naps, I meant to add that. I can easily have a 20 minute power nap and I feel great which raises another question...why physiologically does such a little amount of sleep make you feel so good? Edit : Oh wait, I see you posted an interesting link around this

I'm not laughing at you but I can't believe your dad would really say something like " this is a problem that only affects white people " It amazes me that people can be so uninformed about homosexuality

For those interested LK is referring to this link http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/10/8383627/pillars-of-eternity-transphobic-kickstarter-hate-feargus-urquhart I imagine Obsidian didn't consult the forum community because to be fair it has nothing really to do with us, this was about addressing a backlash that was more prevalent outside this community and Polygon is a good medium to do this and give an explanation as they are respected in many SJ circles. People do read and absorb what they say on certain levels. For example I often read articles on Polygon, they can be a little "SJ hardcore " but I still think they do more good than bad

Its interesting but all out sleep patterns seem similar, 6-7 hours Yet have you noticed that when people reach a certain age, older than 65 they just seem to need less sleep...I know from that radio talk show I listen there are large number of older people who are always awake at 4 am or so and phone in to comment about issues

I try very hard to not eat anything 1-2 hours before I go sleep which is quite easy to do as I normally eat dinner at about 7 pm and I am normally go to sleep at 11-12 pm. But I am really lucky, before I go to sleep I normally read for about 20 minutes and I fall asleep within 5 minutes So going back to your food question I find eating too much food before I sleep makes me tired but my sleep is more restless and of course it depends on what I eat...if I am gorging on high-sugar food then I am more restless What seems to keep me awake the most is mental restlessness...so if I am thinking too much about something. I find I just don't seem to be tired or need to sleep. So when I am working like this weekend I get on this weird natural high.

That's interesting, I also find with my cardio training I probably need 7 hours to make me train effectively Also I find I sleep much better after training at gym. And you have raised another relevant point, why does oversleeping make you feel more tired during the day? So if I sleep lets say 8 hours I am perfectly functional at work and gym but I find I am just more tired during the day. Yet 6-7 hours and I feel fine