Revvie®
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Post by Revvie® on May 8, 2011 9:08:51 GMT -5
It's truly amazing how much weight people put into being validated by other people. That's all it takes to act out in this way - you find out that other people with similar psychological traumas feel the same way you do, so then all of a sudden it becomes okay. And with the way young people are growing up now, everyone wants to think that whatever they do is fine, and that they shouldn't be judged or shamed by anyone, even if they are being self-destructive or have baggage that is holding them back as people. Are you incredibly overweight because you have no self-control? No sweat, you're beautiful! Everyone who doesn't think so is a 'hater'. Do you sleep around because you have no self-respect? Who cares, you're just being a womyn who is comfortable with her sexuality. Indulge in various drugs whenever life brings you down? Good! You just want to have fun and be happy! Who needs to build character anyway? People will spin anything to make themselves feel better about their actions. Don't believe me? Check out Tumblr sometime. It's the byproduct of a generation that was told "everyone is a winner" and "you're perfect just the way you are" ad nauseum in their adolescence. This man in particular has surrounded himself with enablers. If they cared about his mental health, they'd ween him off of the bottle...quite literally. If he doesn't die of a heart attack first he's going to wind up taking his own life at 40. Honestly, what is the harm here? Guy is an adult. It's fully consensual. Nothing illegal is happening. What is the harm here? It's weird and freaky. No questions about that. Harmful? I really doubt it. I didn't watch the video, but I'm guessing that if you met this guy on the street, you'd have no clue. I think his statements were more a general opinion of the mental well being of america. I don't think his questioning was of the actual "physical" harm this was doing to him or anyone else but more so the mental idea that as long as their is a group of people with the same psychological disorder then it must be a part of just being human and we must except. Granted, im not sure I completely agree with his statement, as they were not really well formed or further explained except for an opinionated rant BUT one could totally make the statement that just because there is no physical, does not mean that is not something psychologically wrong. Then again this could be applied to just about anyone, in any situation at any point it time. This is where I find the statement problematic. for instance. I like literature. A group of people like literature. No one is hurting themselves or anyone else. BUT one could say due to the immense reading, their are sacrificing personal skills possibly even hermits at this point. At what point does it become a problem, or is it just a narrow idea of life that makes it a problem?
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Mr. K.O
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Post by Mr. K.O on May 8, 2011 13:58:31 GMT -5
I saw that video, yeah though it's a free country, still creepy
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Post by K5 on May 8, 2011 14:24:45 GMT -5
yea, can't watch it...but doesn't look like i'm missing out
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PenguinDeluxe
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on May 9, 2011 10:51:08 GMT -5
Free country, isn't hurting anyone. Honestly, there is MUCH weirder stuff out there believe it or not.
I wonder if there is anyone like that on these boards here though. I mean, lets say someone is gay, and sees a thread talking about how weird and messed up gay people are, that would be hurtful right? idk, just kind crossed my mind reading a few of the comments.
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Post by jbarqu88 on May 9, 2011 10:59:35 GMT -5
Freaky but at least no one is being hurt. To our knowledge.
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PenguinDeluxe
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on May 9, 2011 12:28:52 GMT -5
Freaky but at least no one is being hurt. To our knowledge. I think its pretty clear no one is. I'm sure there are some out there that do harm others, just as there are people who harm others in any sort of walk of life.
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Drew Yorkski
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Post by Drew Yorkski on May 10, 2011 4:51:23 GMT -5
Weird but if its what he likes, I'm not going to knock him down for it.
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Post by ahunter8056 on May 11, 2011 11:14:32 GMT -5
I can't see it because the uploader has restrictions stopping it from being seen in the UK. Pretty much every video posted here.
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Post by twinn on May 11, 2011 11:34:27 GMT -5
Trust me, all of you guys that can't see this video should consider yourselves lucky
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Post by Searching for a Former Clarity on May 11, 2011 11:49:02 GMT -5
Saw it on taboo. May be weird but it's his life and it's not affecting anyone elses.
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on May 11, 2011 12:22:54 GMT -5
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Post by CF9™ on May 11, 2011 15:55:01 GMT -5
That's very very bizarre.
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Post by Thick Justice on May 11, 2011 22:32:09 GMT -5
Am I the only one that expected this to be about a person who was born with a disorder that causes them to not grow past the stage of a baby? I was expecting it to be a baby that is actually in his 20's smoking or talking about life?
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PenguinDeluxe
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on May 11, 2011 22:39:31 GMT -5
Am I the only one that expected this to be about a person who was born with a disorder that causes them to not grow past the stage of a baby? I was expecting it to be a baby that is actually in his 20's smoking or talking about life? Like this you mean
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Post by King Silva on May 11, 2011 22:57:21 GMT -5
^ That is so weird and sad.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on May 12, 2011 9:13:12 GMT -5
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Post by Angel Beast on May 12, 2011 9:27:22 GMT -5
That's weird but there are a lot of weirder things out there. As long as no one is harmed I'm not too bothered by it.
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Drummerboy
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Post by Drummerboy on May 12, 2011 16:58:11 GMT -5
Eh i've seen worse, I Say if its something you're into and its not hurting yourself or anyone else then go for it,
Everyone has their own kind of fun, Just because me or you wouldnt do it doesnt mean its wrong.
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Post by newguy92 on May 12, 2011 20:15:32 GMT -5
lol sucks to be his mom
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Link
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Post by Link on May 13, 2011 17:37:30 GMT -5
It's truly amazing how much weight people put into being validated by other people. That's all it takes to act out in this way - you find out that other people with similar psychological traumas feel the same way you do, so then all of a sudden it becomes okay. And with the way young people are growing up now, everyone wants to think that whatever they do is fine, and that they shouldn't be judged or shamed by anyone, even if they are being self-destructive or have baggage that is holding them back as people. Are you incredibly overweight because you have no self-control? No sweat, you're beautiful! Everyone who doesn't think so is a 'hater'. Do you sleep around because you have no self-respect? Who cares, you're just being a womyn who is comfortable with her sexuality. Indulge in various drugs whenever life brings you down? Good! You just want to have fun and be happy! Who needs to build character anyway? People will spin anything to make themselves feel better about their actions. Don't believe me? Check out Tumblr sometime. It's the byproduct of a generation that was told "everyone is a winner" and "you're perfect just the way you are" ad nauseum in their adolescence. This man in particular has surrounded himself with enablers. If they cared about his mental health, they'd ween him off of the bottle...quite literally. If he doesn't die of a heart attack first he's going to wind up taking his own life at 40. Agreed. Also, the guy in the video is morbidly obese. SHOCKING.
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