The ranting thinking thread

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-This happened like an hour ago-
I was sitting on my bed watching a video when I heard this weird sound, it sounded like a mix between a throaty scream of pain, someone trying to talk, and a donkey braying. It just sort of keeps going for a few seconds, stops, then starts up again.(Needless to say, the sound is very disturbing.)
I go outside to see what all the noise is about and find two people in my neighbor's backyard, one's kinda bent over while the other one looks like she trying console her. At first I'm confused but then I realize that the one who's bent over is making that noise and I recognize her. But as I'm figuring this out they are already walking to their front door, and before I get the courage to say anything, they walk inside. She was screaming off and on the whole time.
After that, I just kinda stood there, feeling ashamed of myself and guilty that I didn't say anything; or at least ask if she was okay.

The one who was making that sound was a neighbor of mine, I didn't see her go out much, she has a slightly deformed face and acts kinda off. But I never used to think much of it.

Now I'm back in my room, feeling the same shame and guilt of not doing anything, with this constant feeling of wanting to help, racking my brain for any idea or solution.


She's still screaming.

 

[Demi-fiend]

But I never used to think much of it.

Well...

Personally, I think it's better that you didn't get involved. This sort of thing could've gotten rather... unpredictable.

 

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Personally, I think it's better that you didn't get involved. This sort of thing could've gotten rather... unpredictable.

Still feel real bad about it though.
Kinda goes against the entirety of my moral code to just stand by while someone is obviously in a lot of pain.

Though she's quieted down since then, almost completely silent over there; I guess she ran out of steam.

 

[Innsmouth]

Apparently making a "good" movie or game is easy nowadays. Just write "gritty" all over it to get loads of people be like this:

Pretty said that it takes so little to satisfy consumer. No wonder media get more generic with each passing year.

 

[Foxtrot94]

Apparently making a "good" movie or game is easy nowadays. Just write "gritty" all over it to get loads of people be like this:

Pretty said that it takes so little to satisfy consumer. No wonder media get more generic with each passing year.

Being gritty in itself is not a sin. What you're talking about is mannerism. Back in the day, being colorful and silly was the common trend.

 

[Innsmouth]

Being gritty in itself is not a sin. What you're talking about is mannerism. Back in the day, being colorful and silly was the common trend.

I'm talking about "gritty" as current "mode trend" . Problem is that as with all mode trends its stupid. It doesn't really matters if it's gritty, colourful or surrealistic. If writing, (or in case of games gameplay) is bad, no amount of mode staples save it from being crap.
Problem is that I'm more annoyed how people easily swept by this trends

 

[Foxtrot94]

I'm talking about "gritty" as current "mode trend" . Problem is that as with all mode trends its stupid. It doesn't really matters if it's gritty, colourful or surrealistic. If writing, (or in case of games gameplay) is bad, no amount of mode staples save it from being crap.

It's what I'm saying. Mannerism. The same happened with spaghetti westerns.

 

[Innsmouth]

It's what I'm saying. Mannerism. The same happened with spaghetti westerns.

I know, but I think it doesn't justifies amount of empty hype it produces. Problem is that very few developers/filmmakers are willing to say "I don't care for trends, I try to do something on my own" and it leads to stagnation.

 

[Foxtrot94]

I know, but I think it doesn't justifies amount of empty hype it produces. Problem is that very few developers/filmmakers are willing to say "I don't care for trends, I try to do something on my own" and it leads to stagnation.

I'm not justifying anything. You and I are saying the same thing, man xD

What you just said is the definition of mannerism.

 

[Innsmouth]

I'm not justifying anything. You and I are saying the same thing, man xD

What you just said is the definition of mannerism.

oh I see, I misunderstood you, I thought you meant that just because it happens all the time, it's not a bad thing, sorry my bad

 

[Angel]

Who in their right mind votes conservative these days?? A party who devote just 26 lines to disabled people in their entire manifesto and even then it's to emphasise that if you're disabled, we're gonna fleece you the most because, let's face it, you'll probably die soon anyway.

A party where the leader is under investigation for possible human rights violations against the poor and ill? A party which preaches austerity and lives like kings off the back of the poor? A party which is one heartbeat away from emulating Nazis and doing away with the elderly, infirm and mentally challenged? A party which taxes the hell out of those who cannot afford it yet provides substantial breaks and loopholes for those who have vast wealth and assets?

Sure, our current prime minister had a disabled child. But without wanting to be too cruel, the boy has been dead a while now and David Cameron didn't actually do the caring himself. No no no - he had a troupe of nannies to do it all for him. So what the hell does he know about the struggles REAL carers face? Had his boy lived no doubt he would have gotten private care, an abundance of specialist equipment and everything he needed to live well. Unlike the rest of us, some of whom have actually committed suicide rather than face the constant crippling cuts in welfare, services and support.

Funny thing - when Cameron's son was alive, the pledges for supporting the disabled were flowing and the views on financing aid for those infirm and unable were positive for all. Kid kicks the bucket and Cameron's right there suddenly 'forgetting' his earlier views as if to say, "phew! Dodged a bullet there! Thanks son!" Sorry if this offends anyone but it's the truth of the matter: disability left his life and consequently left his policies. It cannot be perceived in any other way.

No doubt he loved his son. But not enough to create a lasting legacy on his behalf that would benefit the nation for years to come.

So whoever votes conservative, whether a friend or enemy of mine, is little more than scum, in my view. They care only about money and how much they can get for themselves.

 

[Angel]

DOUBLE POST FTW!

"She takes all her cleft issues in her stride"

Sorry, what? Do you mean the MINOR operation she had nearly 5 YEARS AGO which repaired a TINY gap in her soft palate? The one which has caused NONE of the problems most cleft patients deal with daily ever since? She has no hearing issues, no speech issues, no swallowing issues, never needed any follow-up surgery... the kid is 100% FINE but because YOU feel left out, you have to give the impression that she's struggling through life and making the best of it.

Oh, I'm sorry - do you actually WANT a legitimately disabled child or something? Because quite honestly, it's insulting.

 

[Demi-fiend]

FARAGE FTW

 

[Rebel Dynasty]

...And just like that, my mood is ruined.

Thank you both so effing much, for dragging me through the mud with you--first thing in the a.m. while trying to get Aurora ready for school, no less--and expecting me to fix your problems. I'm done. No more double-agent, no more dealing with your marital issues, the emotionally psychotic issues, the bull-****ting--I'm done! You're both lying and/or in denial about certain things, and why the hell should I help either of you, anyway? No seriously--why?

I'd offer my parents up for trade, but even I'm not that cruel.

 

[Demi-fiend]

*Ahem*

So, China has decided to ban government employees from performing islamic practices like praying in mosques and wearing hijabs.

Men are also discouraged from wearing long beards.

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Hm. While I'm not necessarily against this, I still need to think this over. *eats pork sandwich*

^ My philosophical sandwich face.

This is the first time I've actually seen a government actually make businesses sell alcohol and tobacco.

Hey, it's your body right? It's better than having those products on the black market, isn't it? Besides, not even in my wildest dreams could I have trolled an entire religion this hard.

 

[Nero]

ooo a rant thread! my turn~ lets see.... i hate you milk! you gross white liquid secreted from a cow! you are gross and need to go back where you came from and stay there! >.< what else.. and i curse you and all your farmers who make it possible to get almost anywhere so keep away as far away from me as possible you vile toxic waste! *looks at fridge* what are you staring at huh?! don't think you're innocent! you milk harbor-er! you protect it with your cold and closing doors i bet you have milk in you right now don'cha?! that's what i thought -.- mkay i'm done~ =3

 

[Dante's Stalker]

Mother's day.
Just...urg. can it be Monday already?
I don't want to celebrate it this year. I'm way too angry.
I don't want to get my hopes up of getting pampered or spoiled or having a real decent break. Because mr.grump will get on my nerves if he gets irritated/yells at the kids. I don't want any of that so y'know what, I'll do it my bloody self. It's just another day to get through, end of story.

And if he asks me what I'd like to do for mother's day, I'll tell him I want to punch his face with my fists.

Because men think they know everything but really they just kill it and make more work for us.

 

[Meg]

ooo a rant thread! my turn~ lets see.... i hate you milk! you gross white liquid secreted from a cow! you are gross and need to go back where you came from and stay there! >.< what else.. and i curse you and all your farmers who make it possible to get almost anywhere so keep away as far away from me as possible you vile toxic waste! *looks at fridge* what are you staring at huh?! don't think you're innocent! you milk harbor-er! you protect it with your cold and closing doors i bet you have milk in you right now don'cha?! that's what i thought -.- mkay i'm done~ =3

Cow's milk is gross. But coconut milk is amazing!!!! It's also super good for you. :happy:

Oh wait, I'm supposed to rant....

>.>
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DOUGHNUTS!!!!!

 

[Viper]

Someone who supposedly regrets crime after they deliberately created a profile under false name and gender, then spent 6 months psychologically torturing a young teen through internet deserves only mistrust over how much are they really honest in their regret, yet a judge used it to lessen the punishment, practically made it a joke.
Rejoice sadistic monsters, for this is your heaven.

 

[LordOfDarkness]

@Angel: None of my family voted Conservative, nor my Fianceé and her family. Who in their mind would? Well, clearly enough people -_-