Everything posted by Hurlshort
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Journalism and Bias in the Gaming Industry
A warning put in front of content that may "trigger" someone. An obvious example being newscasts that warn about "shocking imagery" such as dead bodies or what have you. Naturally with the internet being the internet it has been reduced to basically "anything that may offend". E.g. content that discusses sexual dimorphism would require a trigger warning for those who don't "identify with" or "believe in" biological sexes. Wouldn't your first example simply be a warning? I have no idea what you are saying with the rest. Look, I get it, somewhat. There are some crazy people, I assume on twitter, using crazy terminology. But given that I spend almost no time on twitter and zero time reading what those crazy people say, the only time I hear about 'triggering' or sexual dimorphodons is from the nice folks that hang out in here. If you know they are talking crazy gibberish, why would you adopt their speech patterns and terminology?
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Journalism and Bias in the Gaming Industry
So...that article is unreadable to the average person. I don't even know what a trigger warning is. I'm interested in knowing more about the case, but there is no actual information in what you posted.
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RANDOM VIDEO GAME NEWS
Really? I thought being in Africa and dealing with Malaria was a pretty great concept, even if the execution was lacking.
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RANDOM VIDEO GAME NEWS
Far Cry Primal - Gotta hand it to them, that is a great way to keep the franchise fresh.
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What are you playing now.
I'm still really into Dead State. I think I'm about 25 days in and I've got a big group with a fair amount of supplies. I'll probably pick up Age of Decadence in a couple weeks when it gets the official release, Iron Tower has impressed me enough.
- The current refugee wave in Europe
- The current refugee wave in Europe
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NFL 2015 Season
I've been playing hockey for 25 years. The stuff that causes brain damage has nothing to do with the sport. Fighting is dumb, and I never cheer for a big check. I celebrate skill, not brutality. With football, the equipment IS the problem. Those hard plastic pads and helmets are used as weapons.
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The current refugee wave in Europe
How is this even open to debate? You know, this stuck with me for a bit, because it didn't sound too accurate. But my copy of an English Koran was at work, and I didn't look it up until just now. Needless to say, it doesn't match up nearly the same. My copy is published by Tahrike Tarsile Qu'ran, Inc. in New York, and I have the 14th edition, dated 2005. As for the Tabari, that is a book written by an islamic scholar. It his record of something someone told him that Muhammad said. It is hardly what can be considered a central teaching. Much like the bible, translation, context, and interpretation can vary dramatically. We can cherry pick verses and engage in internet theology all day, but the fact is very few Muslims are out trying to behead unbelievers and conquer the world. Most just want to live in peace.
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Star Citizen
Heh, where is that quote from? At least Obsidian delivered a product, pretty much as advertised too.
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SW: The Old Republic - Episode VII (J.J. Strikes Back)
No thanks, I like surprises.
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SW: The Old Republic - Episode VII (J.J. Strikes Back)
Wait, what is Wild Space? Is that just an area? I had a brief flutter of hope that we would be able to fly around in space freely.
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What's on the idiot box Part 4 (or something)
Been watching The Muppets with my daughter, it's pretty dang good. My favorite moment was Ms. Piggy getting a hot stone massage and the Swedish Chef popping up muttering something about bacon.
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SW: The Old Republic - Episode VII (J.J. Strikes Back)
It was ridiculous that they couldn't make the achievements retroactive.
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Wow, this place is still here!
Nope. Everyone here joined to celebrate Obsidian taking on Armored Warfare.
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The Funny Things Thread
I think you spend way too much time on the internet.
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The Weird, Random, and Interesting things that Fit Nowhere Else Thread
Maybe L. Ron Hubbard was right about psychologists.
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The Funny Things Thread
Yes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OqqNG0vuO4
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What are you playing now?
So...Dead State is a pretty long game. I've got 20 people in the shelter now, and I've visited a good chunk of the nearby locations. My kill team is pretty solid.
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What you've been drinking lately.
Picked up a keg from a local brewery called Hermitage, it was a Citra single hop IPA. Not only is it pretty good for a great price, they gave me a tap handle! I'm super excited, makes my tap look professional. I always enjoy Hermitage, they are always willing to talk about their craft beers when I go there.
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Battletech
Stoked that there will be a story, I was actually a bit hesitant to pledge without it.
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The Weird, Random, and Interesting things that Fit Nowhere Else Thread
Maybe stop putting pink post-its on the screen?
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What you did today
Yep. Thankfully I can pick up 1.5 more quarter units and move over by February. Just frustrated I didn't realize it earlier.
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What you did today
Psh, bed of nails is where it's at, people.
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What you did today
So...quarter units are different than semester units, which means I have 59 credits when I need 60 to get all the way over on my salary schedule. It's easy to take another class or two, but that may mean another year at a considerably lower salary because of the window to submit this stuff.