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From your perspective how do you feel misrepresented ? Can you give examples

I can genuinely explain it to you in more detail if you are interested?

Come to South Africa, where I live we never ever get snow Is it because of the Apartheid snow is segregated so it only snows on white people? It may be that, or it may be that where I live its to warm to ever snow

This is a good time for me to debunk your standard conspiracy theory logic , I dont often do this but I am finding this article interesting Also I know you are an intelligent person so it always surprises me the most when intelligent people believe these types of stories and then believe the rest of us are missing "obvious truths ". For me its not obvious as I'll explain below And thats the interesting part of disproving most conspiracy theories, they are illogical at there core So the premise of the article is that the hack was done by an ex-employer and Sony and the USA goverment are covering up this crime and shifting blame...okay lets break that down a bit There are numerous examples of hackers penetrating various large corporations security measures fairly regularly. Yes this is embarrassing but it happens so why would Sony not feel the need to be honest about the real hacker? Why would the USA government be complicent in a lie like this, SONY was hacked not the USA so you can't really think that the FBI would get involved publically unless there was a real risk of corporate espionage. In this case they are concerned because the crime was committed by another country and not the likes of LULZ. The FBI wouldn't make such an accusation against another country unless there was evidence...and they have ways through programs like Prism to confirm this. So the real question is why do you think the FBI would lie and protect SONY? One should ask themselves who is funding these stories? Face it, traditional news are actually less trustworthy than online media since you can't follow it to the source and because people scrutinize online more due to anonymity of sources. Nowadays news carry one merely on the perception of what they used to be, but they don't bother to fact check and neither do the people. It seems everyone believes that someone would call them out on it. But will you ever hear of it if its not on the news? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mockingbird http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/10/leading-german-journalist-admits-cia-bribed-leaders-western-press.html Interesting links but I still don't see how this supports the notion the USA is involved in collusion with Sony around the real hackers Or rather let me pose the question differently, what is the point of manipulating the public to get the world to think NK did this? Is the objective to get the American people to dislike NK, most people already dislike the current NK regime Is the objective to get the American people ready for an invasion of NK....this is so unlikely and makes no sense So why try to manipulate the US public?

And I want a big **** picture with the word trigger written across it to be the banner of global feminism and to be present in every discussion with SJWs, every congregation of SJWs and all around SJWs in general. Or how about you keep your ideology out of games that it isn't clearly meant to be in and make your own feminist friendly games? Is like beating a dead horse at this point, they haven't made anything, they are not productive, they are bohemian leeches that live off Patreon support and deliver squat. Its a cult of white male guilt where you give donation to get into SJW heaven. Its like the Catholics in the middle ages...except with more sodomy. You have raised some interesting debating points. Are SJ ideas really that prevalent in society or do they annoy you so much that when you encounter them you think they are over the place For example take these forums, I know from experience that before GG most suggestions around more inclusivity in games was ignored by most people or they openly expressed to me how irritating this constant view from SJW was Some people like you would engage in debate but the general view was " oh no ....not this BS again " . And I am fine with that, I only want people to debate with me if they find it interesting. I don't need or want charity But now GG has given people who historically wouldn't engage in SJ discussions there own platform which is obviously supported by some of our members and that is great. (I just think the foundation of the platform is problematic) And unfortunately I can't really accept that the concept of certain SJ ideas needs to kept out of games because games are a mechanism of cultural entertainment and thats a good place to make a point. For example.... " yes in RL gay people also like to engage in Romance" Throughout history when it comes to getting society to transform various avenues like music or sports have been used. You didn't hear people tell the civil rights activists in the USA that they needed to only use there own buses when making a point, they went onto white only buses. So we can't exclude gaming....but it shouldn't dominate the discussion And as far as guilt is concerned, I suppose I feel a little and that is partly my motivation but its not the main reason I support SJ ideas. And I'm sure that applies to most other SJW, we do it because we believe its the right thing to do and if all societies were more equal the world would be a better place?

You guys shouldn't be supporting this game because the developers are sexist and don't believe in reasonable gender representation in this game so we need to .....oh wait ....this was explained to me before, I was wrong about this studio, they aren't sexist . Okay..." SJ outrage mode off " Back to your conversation

Come to South Africa, where I live we never ever get snow

This is amazingly shallow. A real partner (and friend) is someone who genuinely cares about you and you can rely onto even in dire times, sex is just one of many important aspects in a relationship. If you think a hooker can provide you with all the wonderful things you get from a true relationship then I can only ask you if you've ever been in a proper relationship. OMG, dude this is probably the most gay thing anyone ever wrote on this forum. Get back to your Twilight fantasies and leave the serious topics to adults. Way to ramp up the shallowness there. It's also telling that you use the word gay to describe Woldan's words, and yet you seem unable to connect with a woman in anything more than a physical exchange of services rendered. And yeah, maturity. We all know that Sharp_One sometimes makes comments that make us cringe with embarrassment but I think he has a point here but hes not explaining it properly I think we all agree that obviously a hooker can never give you the same emotional satisfaction or connection as a family member but to be fair we aren't really talking about that here. We are talking about someone saying he will be alone on Xmas and some of us suggesting he can hire someone to keep him occupied for the night, he doesn't have to be alone. Its really a personal choice, personally I would rather pay someone to keep me company on Xmas than to be alone...but thats just me Also many escorts will tell you sometimes there clients don't even want sex, they literally just want someone to talk to. You guys will be surprised how many people are financially successful but single and use the services of hooker for companionship only. So based on the Ops original dilemma I still think its not a bad idea considering the circumstances

This is a good time for me to debunk your standard conspiracy theory logic , I dont often do this but I am finding this article interesting Also I know you are an intelligent person so it always surprises me the most when intelligent people believe these types of stories and then believe the rest of us are missing "obvious truths ". For me its not obvious as I'll explain below And thats the interesting part of disproving most conspiracy theories, they are illogical at there core So the premise of the article is that the hack was done by an ex-employer and Sony and the USA goverment are covering up this crime and shifting blame...okay lets break that down a bit There are numerous examples of hackers penetrating various large corporations security measures fairly regularly. Yes this is embarrassing but it happens so why would Sony not feel the need to be honest about the real hacker? Why would the USA government be complicent in a lie like this, SONY was hacked not the USA so you can't really think that the FBI would get involved publically unless there was a real risk of corporate espionage. In this case they are concerned because the crime was committed by another country and not the likes of LULZ. The FBI wouldn't make such an accusation against another country unless there was evidence...and they have ways through programs like Prism to confirm this. So the real question is why do you think the FBI would lie and protect SONY?

I think Denver looks awesome, but of course I have only seen it through mediums like cooking channels so everything looks good

Don't be put off by the idea of "blind dating" through this experience. This is normal to meet people who you won't necessarily connect with but trust me I have met some awesome people as friends through these types of initiatives So keep on trying to meet people, don't become jaded

During the Cold War the Russians were very keen to infiltrate counterculture movements to undermine the West they obviously didn't think it was pointless, specially since they used those methods to subvert Afghanistan. Nowadays you see the result of what the Left has brought, you just have to look at Sweden to see an extreme of what this ideology means when it affects politics. Plus you have them also affecting the media because they want to preach their ideology, therefore they have turned entertainment into a political battlefield. Maybe you don't see this a relevant but sadly your opinion doesn't change the fact that if they are ignored they will end up controlling the medium as they did with Games Journalism and the Indie scene. These are not isolated incidents as other facets of nerd culture have been affected, namely the tabletop and comic book communities. Hi Guys I'm back from my Xmas holiday, I had a great time Do you really see the GG movement as significant as the ideological conflict of the Cold War? I'm not sure if you being serious? Your comparison really doesn't work, that's like saying that because someone talks about a shooting that they see it as a war. The means are the same but the scale is different. But when you see the influence of feminism and leftism on academia and education; probably because that's one of the jobs that you can get with a liberal arts degree, you begin to realize that they are brainwashing a generation into a totalitarian way of thinking. The fact is that before this whole thing I had some misconceptions about the influence that they wielded, I thought that it was restricted to game journalism with its clear lack of ethics and standards who picked bloggers because the medium isn't held to a higher standard. But now I begin to see that ideological inclinations matter more to them and how it affects their work. I saw how the traditional media covered the story and learned about how the news will run things without fact checking, I saw how throughout colleges across white nations there is now an anti-white ideology masquerading as multiculturalism. The problem of the SJW isn't merely restricted to the internet, that is just where it finds its loudest voice, the real danger is the quiet ones that say nothing but do on behalf of their insane ideology. Now we begin to see those and how they have gotten things to this point. I really want to believe you because you generally make very accurate posts that can be succinct or detailed, but always interesting, but I'm just not convinced about the apparent insidious, influential and pernicious nature of SJW. And if you can't convince someone like me you may battle to convince others Its a little dramatic wouldn't you say? If you are honest with yourself you should see I'm right Orogun01's scepticism isn't exactly new in any way. Other famous persons have said similar things before: I happen to agree with that as well. Sure I agree that Orog's sentiment about various SJ movements and what he feels they really want to achieve isn't uncommon but it doesn't mean its correct And lets be honest George Orwell always believed in an extreme future where we live in a police state so I have to question his impartiality But I do understand what you guys are concerned about. All I can say is I think you are focusing on the extreme element of SJ initiatives and at times you label the whole movement a certain way I believe in SJ movements as you know but if you are honest based on our serious disagreements in the past what I have wanted to be changed are minor things like some moderating efforts on the Codex and removing hookers from GTA I don't see this as me trying to implement some kind of police state? But maybe thats how I come across to you guys. I just don't see it?

Very true, well said Walsie. I've been fortunate enough to never be alone at Xmas but I wouldn't enjoy it I can guarantee you that Then you've missed my point, old boy. Why be upset? If one were a true Chrissian then you'd feel kinship with God and Christ on that day. Pretty decent company. And if you aren't a Christian then why give a hurtling purple f***? No I'm not religious at all but Xmas represents something else to someone like me, I really enjoy seeing my family who live in DBN over that time period. Xmas is just a time I associate with family or being around people so even though I could quite capably be by myself I wouldn't want to over that specific time period

Gromnir I would suggest you try another holiday destination just for variety....it sounds like it would be of benefit, you sound a little jaded

Very true, well said Walsie. I've been fortunate enough to never be alone at Xmas but I wouldn't enjoy it I can guarantee you that

During the Cold War the Russians were very keen to infiltrate counterculture movements to undermine the West they obviously didn't think it was pointless, specially since they used those methods to subvert Afghanistan. Nowadays you see the result of what the Left has brought, you just have to look at Sweden to see an extreme of what this ideology means when it affects politics. Plus you have them also affecting the media because they want to preach their ideology, therefore they have turned entertainment into a political battlefield. Maybe you don't see this a relevant but sadly your opinion doesn't change the fact that if they are ignored they will end up controlling the medium as they did with Games Journalism and the Indie scene. These are not isolated incidents as other facets of nerd culture have been affected, namely the tabletop and comic book communities. Hi Guys I'm back from my Xmas holiday, I had a great time Do you really see the GG movement as significant as the ideological conflict of the Cold War? I'm not sure if you being serious? Your comparison really doesn't work, that's like saying that because someone talks about a shooting that they see it as a war. The means are the same but the scale is different. But when you see the influence of feminism and leftism on academia and education; probably because that's one of the jobs that you can get with a liberal arts degree, you begin to realize that they are brainwashing a generation into a totalitarian way of thinking. The fact is that before this whole thing I had some misconceptions about the influence that they wielded, I thought that it was restricted to game journalism with its clear lack of ethics and standards who picked bloggers because the medium isn't held to a higher standard. But now I begin to see that ideological inclinations matter more to them and how it affects their work. I saw how the traditional media covered the story and learned about how the news will run things without fact checking, I saw how throughout colleges across white nations there is now an anti-white ideology masquerading as multiculturalism. The problem of the SJW isn't merely restricted to the internet, that is just where it finds its loudest voice, the real danger is the quiet ones that say nothing but do on behalf of their insane ideology. Now we begin to see those and how they have gotten things to this point. I really want to believe you because you generally make very accurate posts that can be succinct or detailed, but always interesting, but I'm just not convinced about the apparent insidious, influential and pernicious nature of SJW. And if you can't convince someone like me you may battle to convince others Its a little dramatic wouldn't you say? If you are honest with yourself you should see I'm right

During the Cold War the Russians were very keen to infiltrate counterculture movements to undermine the West they obviously didn't think it was pointless, specially since they used those methods to subvert Afghanistan.Nowadays you see the result of what the Left has brought, you just have to look at Sweden to see an extreme of what this ideology means when it affects politics. Plus you have them also affecting the media because they want to preach their ideology, therefore they have turned entertainment into a political battlefield. Maybe you don't see this a relevant but sadly your opinion doesn't change the fact that if they are ignored they will end up controlling the medium as they did with Games Journalism and the Indie scene. These are not isolated incidents as other facets of nerd culture have been affected, namely the tabletop and comic book communities. Hi Guys I'm back from my Xmas holiday, I had a great time Do you really see the GG movement as significant as the ideological conflict of the Cold War? I'm not sure if you being serious? No, I do see it as a part of the Authoritarian v. Libertarian conflict though. I would say that is possibly as significant as the Cold War, despite being a largely democratic battle inside nations rather than a diplomatic battle between nations. I didn't realize you look at this GG development in such a serious manner Can I ask you a few questions so that I'm clear on what you saying, what do you mean by the Authoritarian v. Libertarian conflict ? Can you give me an example so I understand ?

I tend to agree, he has accomplished some amazing feats considering the state get got Russia in He used controversial but effective tactics to end the Yeltsin era and did unite the country, but how did he do it? He has moved Russia to a very controlled state where the basic human rights of people are ignored and he effectively disabled many of the organs of Democracy. And he then controlled the economic recovery of Russia through oil and gas exports. But he was fooling himself as his policies have now got Russia into the state its in

I agree with this, get an all night hooker..but someone who you can have a conversation with. It doesn't sound like you have a moral issue with it ?

During the Cold War the Russians were very keen to infiltrate counterculture movements to undermine the West they obviously didn't think it was pointless, specially since they used those methods to subvert Afghanistan. Nowadays you see the result of what the Left has brought, you just have to look at Sweden to see an extreme of what this ideology means when it affects politics. Plus you have them also affecting the media because they want to preach their ideology, therefore they have turned entertainment into a political battlefield. Maybe you don't see this a relevant but sadly your opinion doesn't change the fact that if they are ignored they will end up controlling the medium as they did with Games Journalism and the Indie scene. These are not isolated incidents as other facets of nerd culture have been affected, namely the tabletop and comic book communities. Hi Guys I'm back from my Xmas holiday, I had a great time Do you really see the GG movement as significant as the ideological conflict of the Cold War? I'm not sure if you being serious?

I haven't defended this particular mosque in any way, I know little about it and don't live anywhere near Brooklyn. Would you condemn all churches because one has members of the KKK? You seem pretty quick to do that with Islam. Yeah I agree with Hurlshot on this one, we shouldn't generalize and say certain mosques in the USA are breeding grounds for Islamic extremism even if we know that extremists have frequented some of them. Its doesn't seem reasonable ? But I am appalled by the assassination of those two cops, I know people don't want to see it like this but these deliberate killings are not the same as the Michael Brown or Eric Garner deaths. I just feel any society has a serious problem if people think you can kill cops as a way to express frustration We see this South Africa where policemen are targeted by criminals just because they are policemen

Today I'm flying down to the coast to spend Xmas with my family who live there I'm excited, we always have Xmas lunch at our beach cottage with our cousins who own the beach cottage next to ours. Plus there is the added advantage of the whole beach holiday experience so we can go hiking and snorkeling I still have some Xmas shopping to do but I'll do that tomorrow, the malls will be extremely busy but I'll get there early at 8 am so it should be fine

No doubt, I have no musical education at all. I know that

If you want to give her the benefit of the doubt, that's your prerogative. As I've written, I'm willing to give someone the benefit of the doubt for a one time mistake, after that I will not. Again, as it relates to her right to keep a pet, I don't think it matters. Whether it was willful abuse, ignorance, or stupidity, that doesn't make the mistreatment any less real, and the fact that she's done this multiple times leads me to believe she will continue to do it. The dog is still getting abused regardless of intention. Whether she's too cruel to have a dog or too stupid to have a dog, I feel she shouldn't be allowed to have a dog. Keyrock I'm worried you are going to inadvertently and unnecessarily end relationships in your life if you really only give people one chance...surely you have family members and friends where you given them more than one chance? My personal life is none of your business. If I wanted people to concern themselves with it I would broadcast it on social media like all the other attention whores out there. Your feigned concern is neither appreciated nor welcome. Wow, sorry for asking.....no need to bite my head off