Topic: WCDT: 2741-2745 (07-11 July 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread (Read 83834 times)

Nyithra · « **Reply #400 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 01:04 »

I have no idea if this is right, but I'm getting the feeling that Sven might not actually be in love with Faye. He might think he is, but him and Faye haven't had much (any?) contact since he pissed her off.

I think maybe he is just getting to a point in his life where he isn't sure who he is. He just kind of drifted through life without having deeper connections. My memory is a little fuzzy at this point, but I'm going to guess that all of his casual encounters ended on his own terms. When Faye was the one who made the decision to end things it probably messed up his world a little because he was the one used to calling the shots.

Basically I think Sven is having some sort of crisis and wants to find a simple explanation for it.

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #401 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 01:19 »

I agree with this entirely.

Incidentally, welcome! Great first post

Thrillho · « **Reply #402 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 02:58 »

Well this thread escalated quickly.

Anyway, Sven is an asshole, kinda always has been a bit of an asshole, and is showing himself to be one now. He is probably a product of his environment given his job but hey, that don't make you a non-asshole.

ZoeB · « **Reply #403 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 03:10 »

Quote from: Roxtar on 12 Jul 2014, 17:55

I suppose I'll similarly be lambasted if I tell the bulk of you to ... grow some thicker skin,

I'm trying.

Loki · « **Reply #404 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 04:04 »

*standing ovation*

Anyone wanna make the new thread?

jwhouk · « **Reply #405 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 05:24 »

You can do it.

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techkid · « **Reply #406 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 05:36 »

Quote from: Roxtar on 12 Jul 2014, 17:55

one thing I've noticed about this forum is that it seems to have more than its fair share of "social justice warriors"

No, people around here just don't like neither "dipshittery", nor "asshattery". It's not being "politically correct" (and I really hate the sentiment behind that PC BS), it's being respectful.

pwhodges · « **Reply #407 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 06:00 »

Quote from: Roxtar on 12 Jul 2014, 17:55

one thing I've noticed about this forum is that it seems to have more than its fair share of "social justice warriors"

Is that bad? Do you have an objection to social justice? If you genuinely feel that, and want to try to persuade others, go to the Discuss! forum and start a discussion on it (but don't do it here).

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #408 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 06:28 »

Just to chime in a bit late... after being harassed, beaten, insulted, made to fear for my life and in general having to spend most of every day worrying about when and where the next attack will come from, I've got a pretty thick skin thanks. And I've had it far better than a lot of folks around here and know it. That doesn't mean we're just going to sit back and let insulting comments and the like pass by without comment. It's not about being politically correct, it's about calling out jerk behaviors and comments to make the world a better place, so maybe one day people don't have to suffer as much as we did because of attitudes like that.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #409 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 12:10 »

Quote from: techkid on 13 Jul 2014, 05:36

Quote from: Roxtar on 12 Jul 2014, 17:55
one thing I've noticed about this forum is that it seems to have more than its fair share of "social justice warriors"
No, people around here just don't like neither "dipshittery", nor "asshattery". It's not being "politically correct" (and I really hate the sentiment behind that PC BS), it's being respectful.

Global Moderator Comment Yes, and to amplify, being respectful, kind, and courteous are conservative values. See the Scout Code, or the Rotarian advice about careful speech, or watch a Navy ship captain off duty. Respecting private property is also a conservative value. This forum is private property. There are conditions attached to having permission to be on it.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #410 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 12:14 »

Quote from: Nyithra on 13 Jul 2014, 01:04

I have no idea if this is right, but I'm getting the feeling that Sven might not actually be in love with Faye. He might think he is, but him and Faye haven't had much (any?) contact since he pissed her off.
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Basically I think Sven is having some sort of crisis and wants to find a simple explanation for it.

Welcome, insightful new person!

Your point makes sense. Sven probably doesn't have the experience or awareness to understand whatever he's feeling.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #411 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 12:24 »

Are they conservative values? Are they liberal values? Or are they perhaps just decent-human-beings values?

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #412 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 12:50 »

I go with 'decent human being values' myself.

ZoeB · « **Reply #413 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 17:14 »

Quote from: Neko_Ali on 13 Jul 2014, 12:50

I go with 'decent human being values' myself.

Concur.

techkid · « **Reply #414 on:** 13 Jul 2014, 18:09 »

Ditto.

tragic_pizza · « **Reply #415 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 01:13 »

I'm a social justice warrior. Come at me bro.

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #416 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 02:12 »

Quote from: tragic_pizza on 14 Jul 2014, 01:13

I'm a social justice warrior. Come at me bro.

Congrats Tragic Pizza, you get the honour of being my next sigquote

tragic_pizza · « **Reply #417 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 02:48 »

I am honored.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #418 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 14:41 »

Quote from: cesium133 on 11 Jul 2014, 10:05

"Threesomes are like communism. Good idea in theory, bad idea in practice." (I may have misremembered that quote.)

You got the quote right, I think that one was Dora's

Questions, comments, queries , problems, bitches, rude gestures and/or remarks

Border Reiver · « **Reply #419 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 14:43 »

Quote from: Neko_Ali on 13 Jul 2014, 12:50

I go with 'decent human being values' myself.

Concur

Questions, comments, queries , problems, bitches, rude gestures and/or remarks

T · « **Reply #420 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 22:10 »

There are too many social justice warriors on this forum. Where are the social justice wizards, rogues and clerics?

Carl-E · « **Reply #421 on:** 14 Jul 2014, 22:16 »

Here. More of a rogue than a cleric, though.

Definitely not a wizard. Not sure they exist...

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #422 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 00:04 »

I'd be a social justice berserker, I guess.. I thrive on the blood and tears of whiny MRA's

Storel · « **Reply #423 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 00:06 »

Ooh, ooh, can I be a social justice dwarf ninja?

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #424 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 00:08 »

If this forum had a shark, I think we just jumped it.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #425 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 00:11 »

But the Social Justice Druid has the shark dominated, so it's all under control.

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #426 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 05:48 »

Would that make me an official Social Justice Witch then? Actually I think I have the name of my next superhero character...

jwhouk · « **Reply #427 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 05:53 »

Social Justice cleric is definitely May.

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #428 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 06:25 »

Agreed.

Given their admin status, IICIH and Paul would have to be the DMs, right?

hedgie · « **Reply #429 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 07:30 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 15 Jul 2014, 05:53

Social Justice cleric is definitely May.

Cleric of Eris, maybe.

Zebediah · « **Reply #430 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 08:10 »

I actually know a social justice cleric - he's a retired minister, and he'll tell you with great pride about how he got arrested at the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.

Me, I'd be a social justice Vulcan science officer. Social injustice is highly illogical.

Loki · « **Reply #431 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 16:31 »

What am I? A Social Justice Swashbuckler?

Method of Madness · « **Reply #432 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 16:58 »

I have no idea what I am.

T · « **Reply #433 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 18:07 »

I guess you are amnesic them

Method of Madness · « **Reply #434 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 18:15 »

Wouldn't that mean I once knew but don't anymore?

jwhouk · « **Reply #435 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 18:39 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 15 Jul 2014, 16:58

I have no idea what I am.

You're methodical.

Loki · « **Reply #436 on:** 15 Jul 2014, 21:55 »

And mad.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #437 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 00:06 »

So Lawful Evil?

Detachable Felix · « **Reply #438 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 00:43 »

I always imagined Method would be Chaotic Good, tbh.

tragic_pizza · « **Reply #439 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 01:51 »

I would kind of qualify as a cleric...

DSL · « **Reply #440 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 04:00 »

Social Justice Trackside Commentator here.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #441 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 04:15 »

Quote from: LJFelix on 16 Jul 2014, 00:43

I always imagined Method would be Chaotic Good, tbh.

This post made my day

Thrillho · « **Reply #442 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 07:14 »

I would qualify as What The Fuck Are We Talking About.

hedgie · « **Reply #443 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 07:29 »

I just ~~loathe~~, I mean "love" how "Social Justice Warrior" or "PC" are thrown about as ad hominem attacks against people who only give a shit about being decent human beings.

Carl-E · « **Reply #444 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 07:57 »

I can agree that it can be taken to a ridiculous degree at times, and have nothing against a person expressing themselves. But there are derogatory terms that just aren't acceptable. That lack of acceptability isn't as well known for some of the terms as for others, so some occasional education is to be expected. And I know I can be treading on thin ice correcting some people - I prefer sneak attacks that involve humor, if you can find them.

hedgie · « **Reply #445 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 08:10 »

This is actually highly apropos to a discussion I had at the pub last night. An older guy was outside whilst I was having a fag with a gay woman, and he was a little bit unsure of terminology (particularly the word "gay"). I pointed out that saying "x" person is gay is not a slur if used neutrally, but saying that "that is so gay" is a slur, and shouldn't generally be used. Context and intent mean everything, and not everyone picks up on that easily. The bloke I was talking to wasn't biased, just (self-admittedly) a bit ignorant of what sorts of things were bad to say, and what weren't. And honestly, I prefer to deal with people who admit their ignorance, because they *know* they need to learn things, and are willing to do so. There are several things I'm rather ignorant about, including a lot of trans* issues, but I'm willing to step up and admit it, and learn more, so I'm not such a dumb-fuck.

Neko_Ali · « **Reply #446 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 08:47 »

Ignorance is fine. It means you don't know something and can learn. It's when you know better and still are insulting that it becomes jerkish behavior (to put it lightly).

hedgie · « **Reply #447 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 09:09 »

It's just sometimes nice when they actually will own up to it and are willing to learn.

Loki · « **Reply #448 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 09:37 »

Quote from: Gareth on 16 Jul 2014, 07:14

I would qualify as What The Fuck Are We Talking About.

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Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #449 on:** 16 Jul 2014, 10:00 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 16 Jul 2014, 07:57

I can agree that it can be taken to a ridiculous degree at times

The scary thing is that trolls can and do use social justice as sheep's clothing so they can sneak in and wreak their destruction. The first time I read the term "Social Justice Warrior" it was used to describe such trolls.

One of the challenges of moderation is sorting honest passionate people complaining about things that don't make sense to me at first but which I'll understand after I learn about their experience, from people who are there to take over and ruin a conversation.

There are many people here in the first group. They have improved the forum. I think of them as DHBs and not SJWs.

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