August's Pink Plushy and Phantasmagorically Random Banter Thread #166 - Page 9

Coidzor · 08-19-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonCat

It's his sister.

Be that as it may... It still sounds that way.

Teddy · 08-19-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Thufir

Thing is, it can be a problem the other way. Logic isn't able to deal with some situations where emotions will guide you through perfectly fine. I have been rather like you as you describe there, but over the past couple of years I've been actively trying to respond to things emotionally more, for this reason.

Well, I wouldn't shut emotions out of the picture entirely, partially because that's impossible, and partially because they're needed for your own personal wellbeing (and to make decisions that make sense to those around you). However, when people think of putting emotion at side, they usually go the whole way (and not seldom beyond, discriminating the "emotionally correct" decision), but no, at least a smattering of emotion is needed, but that doesn't mean that the decision is governed by emotions to any great extent.

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Originally Posted by YPU

Also, anybody actually remember me?

Your name always reminds me of Personal Jesus. That's not anything I'm going to forget anytime soon, and that extends to you as well.

YPU · 08-19-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coidzor

Be that as it may... It still sounds that way.

I take it you don't have a sister, cause it completely sounds like something a sister would say.

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Originally Posted by Teddy

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Your name always reminds me of Personal Jesus. That's not anything I'm going to forget anytime soon, and that extends to you as well.

Haha, not the worst association I could have at all.

CynicalAvocado · 08-19-2011, 02:26 PM

i have finally made my desktop awesome :D:D:D:D:D

Spoiler

whaddya'll think?

edited the ip address out

Archonic Energy · 08-19-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CynicalAvocado

i have finally made my desktop awesome :D:D:D:D:D

whaddya'll think?

Ping {REDACTED FOR SECURITY}

Edit: it is cool, but you really shouldn't post that sort of info!

CynicalAvocado · 08-19-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Archonic Energy

Ping {REDACTED FOR SECURITY}

Edit: it is cool, but you really shouldn't post that sort of info!

thanks for the warning. it completly slipped my mind

Eon · 08-19-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm jealous.

CynicalAvocado · 08-19-2011, 03:22 PM

that clock thing in the middle also shows cpu usage, RAM, battery life and song progress

Mutant Sheep · 08-19-2011, 03:23 PM

It's much awesomer than mine.

Whats with the letters to New York Senators?

Hello new/old new people! I DON'T KNOW YOU AUGH!

Eon · 08-19-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Sheep

It's much awesomer than mine.

Whats with the letters to New York Senators?

Hello new/old new people! I DON'T KNOW YOU AUGH!

Neither do I!

CynicalAvocado · 08-19-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Sheep

It's much awesomer than mine.

Whats with the letters to New York Senators?

Hello new/old new people! I DON'T KNOW YOU AUGH!

it's part of the newsfeed

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 03:55 PM

You know, I used to love court shows. I hate them now.

Mutant Sheep · 08-19-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

You know, I used to love court shows. I hate them now.

Like Judge Judy? And that one with the black judge who just yelled at annoying rich college kids? I liked those too. Then I suddenly hated them.

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 04:00 PM

Well, I know the reason why I hate them now. It comes from me taking on new ideals. I don't even really believe in courts anymore.

And being a jerk is apparently a pre-requisite to becoming a television judge.

LaZodiac · 08-19-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

You know, I used to love court shows. I hate them now.

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Originally Posted by Mutant Sheep

Like Judge Judy? And that one with the black judge who just yelled at annoying rich college kids? I liked those too. Then I suddenly hated them.

After awhile there is only so much bad you can intake. You've hit your quota and probably start breaking at the seams.

EDIT: Or not, as Tragic mentioned.

Eon · 08-19-2011, 04:41 PM

Hmm... I just got a letter saying the school district will not be mailing us our class schedules this year, in order to save money on mailing.

wait a second...

Mutant Sheep · 08-19-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Eon

Hmm... I just got a letter saying the school district will not be mailing us our class schedules this year, in order to save money on mailing.

wait a second...

They mailed you saying the cant mail you...

Reasonable, that. Also, have fun at schools.

I'm not.

YPU · 08-19-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Eon

Hmm... I just got a letter saying the school district will not be mailing us our class schedules this year, in order to save money on mailing.

wait a second...

A fine bureaucratic manoeuvre that, sounds like a fun place to go.

Ranger Mattos · 08-19-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CynicalAvocado

i have finally made my desktop awesome :D:D:D:D:D

Spoiler

whaddya'll think?

edited the ip address out

I need to learn how you did that. TELL ME.

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Originally Posted by Eon

Hmm... I just got a letter saying the school district will not be mailing us our class schedules this year, in order to save money on mailing.

wait a second...

Whoever decided to do that isn't exactly the sharpest bulb in the drawer, are they?

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

Whoever decided to do that isn't exactly the sharpest bulb in the drawer, are they?

People who run schools typically aren't, at least in my experience.

Dragonprime · 08-19-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

Whoever decided to do that isn't exactly the sharpest bulb in the drawer, are they?

Wouldn't a bulb only be sharp if someone broke it? Oh...wait...that's actually very fitting for this situation. Well played Ranger Mattos. Your metaphor-crafting is masterful indeed.

Ranger Mattos · 08-19-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

People who run schools typically aren't, at least in my experience.

I know. At my school, we have grades 7-12. When I was in 7th grade, they decided to instigate a new rule that 7th and 8th graders couldn't use backpacks to carry supplies and books and such between classes. 9th-12th graders could though.

And want to know why? Because they didn't want us to develop bad backs. What the hell?

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Originally Posted by Dragonprime

Wouldn't a barb only be sharp if someone broke it? Oh...wait...that's actually very fitting for this situation. Well played Ranger Mattos. Your metaphor-crafting is masterful indeed.

*takes a bow* Why thank you. I would sig that, but I don't know if I have enough room in my signature.

EDIT: I probably could if I got rid of the "Wisdom of the Day" part. I haven't changed that in forever.

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 06:24 PM

I think I'm achieving enlightenment.

My scalp is tingling.

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

I know. At my school, we have grades 7-12. When I was in 7th grade, they decided to instigate a new rule that 7th and 8th graders couldn't use backpacks to carry supplies and books and such between classes. 9th-12th graders could though.

And want to know why? Because they didn't want us to develop bad backs. What the hell?

They once banned scissors at my school. And hoodies.

Ranger Mattos · 08-19-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

They once banned scissors at my school. And hoodies.

What the...? Hoodies? Seriously?

EDIT: And my school also banned "chains other than real jewelry". What does that mean? You can't bring fake jewelry? And how do they define "real jewelry"?

And laser pointers, too.

Teddy · 08-19-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

I know. At my school, we have grades 7-12. When I was in 7th grade, they decided to instigate a new rule that 7th and 8th graders couldn't use backpacks to carry supplies and books and such between classes. 9th-12th graders could though.

And want to know why? Because they didn't want us to develop bad backs. What the hell?

So instead, you'd have to carry it in your hands/arms. Those people aren't only mentally challenged, they know nothing about ergonomics either.

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

What the...? Hoodies? Seriously?

Their justification was that hoodies, especially oversized ones, could be used to hide contraband, such as scissors and lighters.

Dragonprime · 08-19-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

I know. At my school, we have grades 7-12. When I was in 7th grade, they decided to instigate a new rule that 7th and 8th graders couldn't use backpacks to carry supplies and books and such between classes. 9th-12th graders could though.

And want to know why? Because they didn't want us to develop bad backs. What the hell?

My middle school had a similar policy. I had to carry everything in my arms. Though they never gave a reason why. In high school I could use a backpack. In middle school the rule was just sort of...there.

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Originally Posted by Ranger Mattos

*takes a bow* Why thank you. I would sig that, but I don't know if I have enough room in my signature.

EDIT: I probably could if I got rid of the "Wisdom of the Day" part. I haven't changed that in forever.

Oooooh, sig it! Getting sigged twice in a couple days will be a record for me!

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

They once banned scissors at my school. And hoodies.

Reminds me of how my elementary school sometimes tried to discourage games that required any sense of competition, because if somebody lost they would feel bad. Yes, and the better alternative was teaching children that engaging in worthless and meaningless activity with no real results was a good use of time. I loathe how wussified school got sometimes.

Tragic_Comedian · 08-19-2011, 06:34 PM

At my school, we are not allowed to carry backpacks unless they are made of something you can see through, because I guess we could have a ferret in their or something. Everyone just ignores that rule, though.

Mutant Sheep · 08-19-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tragic_Comedian

At my school, we are not allowed to carry backpacks unless they are made of something you can see through, because I guess we could have a ferret in their or something. Everyone just ignores that rule, though.

What. See through backpack?

All that would accomplish is making you spend more money on a backpack instead of say, a book they wanted you to read over summer or a textbook your meant to get on your own.

I cant really speak on school incompetence though, my massive experience of one school and 3 days at a private high school is just too comprehensive for you guys.

Blue Ghost · 08-19-2011, 06:40 PM

I recall that we could not take backpacks to class in middle school. I don't remember what the rationale for the rule was. So we don't strain our backs, maybe?