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Post by rookie on Jul 6, 2011 9:43:00 GMT -5
Srsly needed a "bro" at the end of that, bro. But yeah, I already know it's serious business, bro. I guess rape and stuff is just the hidden cost "we" agree to pay. Really? That's what you decided to say? I should have said bro? Alright jackass. I guess you didn't read the rest. I was pointing out that you made a very flippant remark about something very serious. Bro. And saying "sports nerd, derp" is turning that same blind eye in a different direction. Bro. Remarks trivializing the root cause of the problem is contributing to the problem. Bro. And that maybe it can be hard to find a way to like a product and dislike the means it comes about. Perhaps an example is in order. You seem to like the internet. I am basing that on the fact that you are here. Would you say that kiddie porn is the "hidden cost 'we' agree to pay"? |
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Post by Amaranth on Jul 6, 2011 12:06:49 GMT -5
Really? That's what you decided to say? I should have said bro? Alright jackass. I guess you didn't read the rest. Chillax, bro. I read the rest. Aside from the obvious, you said nothing. If you wanted me to pat you on the head and call you a good little boy for that, then I guess you'll be waiting. And I didn't think I needed to respond tothe rest, though it seems I did in order to validate you or something. I dunno, bro. Bro, you may have inferred flippancy, but there was none in the first comment. It was, perhaps, glib and overly simplistic, but brotally not flippant. The second response to you was, because your comment seemed inane in the context that I did not intone flippancy into my comment, and the tone of your comment therefore seemed brotally batshit. Sweet hit on that strawman, bro. I bet he'll think twice before he comes to blows with a bro again! Maybe if you keep hitting him, he'll make you feel better. But you know what they say, bro: It may feel good to knock down a strawman, but in the end, you're only raging at a distorted misrepresentation of someone else's argument. But I'll getcha a shovel if pretending that's my actual outlook makes you feel any better. You can knock down that strawbro until you can't lift your arms, if you want. But pretending I believe that extreme solely because I pointed out an apparent contradiction in behaviour is dishonest and heinous. Takes some brozac, chillax, and try not putting words in my mouth. Grasp of the obvious FTW! Bro, you ain't sayin' nothin' new, and I only didn't consider that in your artificial version of my sentiments. Neither have you brofuted anything. Saying the issue is complex does not remove the issue in the first place. Or it could be that it's a necessity for my line of work. But enough addressing reality, let's go for your brodiculous example: Thing is, when someone distributes kiddy porn, they can get caught. While one might argue that the existence of the internet facilitates child pornography, its continued existance and our use does not hinge on the labour of child pornographers. Unless Linkara and Chester A Bum have a pornography ring in their basement, my entertainment does not come at their hands, either. Child oprnographers do not get off light or dodge charges online because they are online, or because of their proficiency with macros. The same cannot be said of sports. Though perhaps I spoke too soon. It's possible this example has meaning to you. Maybe you directly gain enjoyment from the works of shild pornographers. Personally, if every pornographer and kiddy fiddler were prosecuted and jailed, I don't think there would be much of a loss to the internet. I don't think anyone would shed a tear. I wish the same could be said for football, but until it is, you haven't got much of a comparison there, brah. Wanna play some Madden? |
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Post by Amaranth on Jul 6, 2011 12:14:13 GMT -5
And you can honestly expand into other forms of entertainment, however, the reason for my "flippant" comment was two very specific threads with very specific trends dealing specifically with this.
It's also a shame people will hold candlelight vigils for pedophiles if they go platinum, or that you can kill your wife and still be an A-list actor. But hey, that wasn't the issue here, and it still wouldn't go all the way into dealing with the specific sports obsession this country has. Hell, the level of obsession for sports actually does qualify as nerddom even if you're a fan of movies or music. People who obsess over Jack Bauer or the guys from Lost the way people obssess over Kobe are considered nerds for what is acceptable behaviour in sports. being a bro is like being a Trekkie, only mainstream.
Or we could play the Fox News home game and try and equate things which have different levels of social connotation as equal.
EDIT: There's also the high school/college level. I'd like to know how many band geeks get off on rape charges because they're All State. Or how many drama geeks do because Les Mis is starting next week.
But hey, all things are equal, MI RITE
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Post by rookie on Jul 6, 2011 14:46:52 GMT -5
Alright, brah.
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Post by rookie on Jul 6, 2011 15:07:19 GMT -5
Oh, and hey. Can you do me a favor, please? Let me know exactly what I said for you to think that: Though perhaps I spoke too soon. It's possible this example has meaning to you. Maybe you directly gain enjoyment from the works of shild pornographers. was an appropriate response. Thanks dude. |
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Post by verasthebrujah on Jul 7, 2011 13:14:17 GMT -5
You wanna know who I really go for? I'll let you in on a little secret. The San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars for professional, Ohio State University for college. Hell, I even go for the Baltimore Ravens at times. Tip: Just because someone lives some place does NOT mean they like the teams or give a damn about them. In fact, I despise the Falcons. Meh. It was the best guess I could make using the information that I had at hand. But with this information, my point is completely undermined. You being a Buckeyes fan means that the Colts do suck. |
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Post by Shane for Wax on Jul 8, 2011 16:07:07 GMT -5
You wanna know who I really go for? I'll let you in on a little secret. The San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars for professional, Ohio State University for college. Hell, I even go for the Baltimore Ravens at times. Tip: Just because someone lives some place does NOT mean they like the teams or give a damn about them. In fact, I despise the Falcons. Meh. It was the best guess I could make using the information that I had at hand. But with this information, my point is completely undermined. You being a Buckeyes fan means that the Colts do suck. Hehe. It's okay. I'm sorry I was a bit coarse. It just gets annoying to have people assume things about me based on my current location.  The Colts have done better than the 49ers but I think they're going to come back soon. |
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