in the past few hours
Judah commented on Boy-Nerds Offended by Cootie-Ridden "Girl" Movie.
@50, you realize that would obviate pretty much everything you've ever posted on Slog, right?
in the past few hours
Judah commented on Boy-Nerds Offended by Cootie-Ridden "Girl" Movie.
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Where did I accuse you of advocating it? What I did was to quote you when you described that kind of behavior as "ownership and power," and to respond to that quote on the assumption that you thought "ownership and power" were positive (or at least morally neutral) attributes. If you meant "ownership and power -- but in a bad way", I'm willing to take your word for it, but I think I can be forgiven for not making that inference. In any event, claiming my argument was predicated on you advocating for that behavior is a red herring.
Offensive to me? Again, I guess I need you to quote the part where I said it was offensive, because I don't recall having written that. There's a difference between just having an opinion about something (e.g. making a judgment) and being offended by it. Obviously there's no difference to you but most people aren't you.
Strangers in Paradise: extremely popular comic book, written by a dude, about two women, all about critiquing how comics treat women. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: one of the most popular nerd-boy franchises of all time, composed entirely of Joss Whedon's critique of the passive role of women in horror/sci-fi/fantasy genres. Sarah Connor. The Scream franchise. Road Trip. The list could go on forever. Most of these female characters are profoundly flawed role models for one reason or another, but your premise that there is no dialogue in nerd-boy culture about the issues you're (pretending to be) discussing is patently unfounded.
As for the rest of your post... whatever. Mostly you're criticizing shit I didn't say because it implies stuff you're wrong about.
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Yes, because I'm totally advocating that kind of behavior. Right.
Where did I accuse you of advocating it? What I did was to quote you when you described that kind of behavior as "ownership and power," and to respond to that quote on the assumption that you thought "ownership and power" were positive (or at least morally neutral) attributes. If you meant "ownership and power -- but in a bad way", I'm willing to take your word for it, but I think I can be forgiven for not making that inference. In any event, claiming my argument was predicated on you advocating for that behavior is a red herring.
but to complain that it is the nerd-boy paradigm and offensive to you is fucking BULLSHIT
Offensive to me? Again, I guess I need you to quote the part where I said it was offensive, because I don't recall having written that. There's a difference between just having an opinion about something (e.g. making a judgment) and being offended by it. Obviously there's no difference to you but most people aren't you.
You see, this is the standard operating procedure for nerd-boys: unwilling to question how their hobbies undermine and misrepresent women,
Strangers in Paradise: extremely popular comic book, written by a dude, about two women, all about critiquing how comics treat women. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: one of the most popular nerd-boy franchises of all time, composed entirely of Joss Whedon's critique of the passive role of women in horror/sci-fi/fantasy genres. Sarah Connor. The Scream franchise. Road Trip. The list could go on forever. Most of these female characters are profoundly flawed role models for one reason or another, but your premise that there is no dialogue in nerd-boy culture about the issues you're (pretending to be) discussing is patently unfounded.
As for the rest of your post... whatever. Mostly you're criticizing shit I didn't say because it implies stuff you're wrong about.
2:07 PM
Judah commented on Census Worker's Death Believed to Be an Insurance Scam, Authorities Allege.
I don't suppose the insurance company had anything to do with generating this hypothesis?
1:46 PM
Judah commented on Boy-Nerds Offended by Cootie-Ridden "Girl" Movie.
I know this might be hard for you to get your head around, but it's possible to have a moral judgment about certain kinds of behavior on general principles. It doesn't all have to be personal.
Whatever those "castrating" bitches have done to you in the past, it's high time you get over it.
I know this might be hard for you to get your head around, but it's possible to have a moral judgment about certain kinds of behavior on general principles. It doesn't all have to be personal.
1:42 PM
Judah commented on Boy-Nerds Offended by Cootie-Ridden "Girl" Movie.
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That's cute. I'm sure that one impressed the hell out of your classmates in that junior year humanities seminar, but it doesn't really give me much to work with. I'll give it a shot anyway.
The guys you're describing as "players"? Pretty much everyone thinks those guys are douchebags. You talk about their buddies giving them high fives as if that says something meaningful about their status outside douchebag circles. But do most people actually want to be friends with these guys? No. Do most people want to work with them? No. And while there are plenty of women out there who might want to have sex with a guy like that -- because he's physically fit and experienced -- not many of them would bring him home to the family for Thanksgiving. Most of those dudes are vacuous shallow assholes, and the notion that other dudes think the "players" are cool in any way that would translate into genuine status -- a considered desire to associate with the players in a meaningful social or economic exchange -- is a ridiculous straw man promulgated by intellectually lazy Christmas-and-Easter feminists; the kind who like bumperstickers and Sex in the City but don't have time to read a lot of books.
You seem to be assuming that the fact that some men do something totally douchey somehow makes it less douchey when women do it. But being a fickle slut who preys on people who have low self-esteem in order to feel better about yourself makes you an asshole no matter what kind of genitals you have. Never mind though. Blow me away with another keen insight into my taste in action movies and video games. That one really had me on the run there for a second.
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Oh christ. Is this going to turn into a "nice guy" debate/pityfest? Gag me with a spoon.
That's cute. I'm sure that one impressed the hell out of your classmates in that junior year humanities seminar, but it doesn't really give me much to work with. I'll give it a shot anyway.
The guys you're describing as "players"? Pretty much everyone thinks those guys are douchebags. You talk about their buddies giving them high fives as if that says something meaningful about their status outside douchebag circles. But do most people actually want to be friends with these guys? No. Do most people want to work with them? No. And while there are plenty of women out there who might want to have sex with a guy like that -- because he's physically fit and experienced -- not many of them would bring him home to the family for Thanksgiving. Most of those dudes are vacuous shallow assholes, and the notion that other dudes think the "players" are cool in any way that would translate into genuine status -- a considered desire to associate with the players in a meaningful social or economic exchange -- is a ridiculous straw man promulgated by intellectually lazy Christmas-and-Easter feminists; the kind who like bumperstickers and Sex in the City but don't have time to read a lot of books.
That kind of sexual ownership and power is only for the male heroes of your uber masculine action movies and violent video games?
You seem to be assuming that the fact that some men do something totally douchey somehow makes it less douchey when women do it. But being a fickle slut who preys on people who have low self-esteem in order to feel better about yourself makes you an asshole no matter what kind of genitals you have. Never mind though. Blow me away with another keen insight into my taste in action movies and video games. That one really had me on the run there for a second.
12:37 PM
Judah commented on Boy-Nerds Offended by Cootie-Ridden "Girl" Movie.
No no, you fuck off. Because the offensive part of the story, from the nerd-boy perspective, is that she wants a non-sexual friendship with Jacob.
To be clear: chicks who just want to be friends with dudes are cool, and such friendships are possible and healthy. What Bella does is take comfort from a guy she knows is in love with her so that she can feel better about getting trashed by the "hot" guy who totally dumped her for no reason. Now, the story later explains the hot guy's behavior in a way that basically excuses it, and I'll buy the excuse. But prior to that, he was just an overdressed douchebag who dumped her for no reason; she went and found solace with a guy who's in love with her; she allowed him to chase her around for half the book and (in the book) even started considering hooking up with him; then she jammed on him the minute the douchebag came back.
Nerd boys are constantly being told they're "like a brother" by geek divas who will kick the nerd-boys to the curb as soon as their emotionally distant asshole boyfriends come back into the scene. That's the nerd-boy paradigm. Women who do that are dishonest, manipulative and, yes, castrating. Dudes who allow women to do that to them are doormats, but that's another conversation. Women who treat guys who care about them like emotional security blankets are irresponsible and selfish, and deserve to be talked shit about.
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Unless Massawyrm is saying that Bella wanting to be a non-sexual friend with Jacob is teasing his cock, in which case fuck off, Massawrym.
No no, you fuck off. Because the offensive part of the story, from the nerd-boy perspective, is that she wants a non-sexual friendship with Jacob.
To be clear: chicks who just want to be friends with dudes are cool, and such friendships are possible and healthy. What Bella does is take comfort from a guy she knows is in love with her so that she can feel better about getting trashed by the "hot" guy who totally dumped her for no reason. Now, the story later explains the hot guy's behavior in a way that basically excuses it, and I'll buy the excuse. But prior to that, he was just an overdressed douchebag who dumped her for no reason; she went and found solace with a guy who's in love with her; she allowed him to chase her around for half the book and (in the book) even started considering hooking up with him; then she jammed on him the minute the douchebag came back.
Nerd boys are constantly being told they're "like a brother" by geek divas who will kick the nerd-boys to the curb as soon as their emotionally distant asshole boyfriends come back into the scene. That's the nerd-boy paradigm. Women who do that are dishonest, manipulative and, yes, castrating. Dudes who allow women to do that to them are doormats, but that's another conversation. Women who treat guys who care about them like emotional security blankets are irresponsible and selfish, and deserve to be talked shit about.
9:16 AM
Judah commented on The Morning News: More Philippines Deaths, the Indian PM at the White House, World's Oldest Sheep Dies, and Shock Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction.
I think the headline here is that global warming has killed a celebrity sheep.
Lucky, The World's Oldest Sheep: Died during a heat wave.
I think the headline here is that global warming has killed a celebrity sheep.
8:30 AM
Judah commented on News in the Three Big Cities of the Northwest.
Because, hey, boobies.
On the other hand, if the flooding on the cover of the times were in a Black neighborhood, it would suddenly be much more interesting. Or, if it were in a neighborhood full of cheerleaders.
On the other hand, if the flooding on the cover of the times were in a Black neighborhood, it would suddenly be much more interesting. Or, if it were in a neighborhood full of cheerleaders.
9:48 AM yesterday
Judah commented on The Smart Solution for Vacancies.
Jesus fucking christ, would you people shut the fuck up about your bar and burrito place already? Yes, the vacant lot is unfortunate. But your contention that that block was "the most vibrant block on Capitol Hill"? Horseshit. It's just the block where your hangouts were. And your incessant mewling about its loss makes your, "NIMBYs in other places need to suck it up and realize that density is good and public transit is good and their lifestyle is bad and they should allow taller buildings and blah blah blah," sound like the rank hypocrisy it is.
Those buildings you were so enamored of? Inefficient single-story shitboxes from the 30s and 40s. No loss, and it would cost about $50 bucks to build new ones if the city code still allowed that kind of construction -- which it mostly doesn't. Something new will go in there when the economy recovers in 10 years or so.
Jesus. Get over it.
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It was the most vibrant block in Capitol Hill—a strip of bars and little stores—but the block-long parcel has been a gravel lot since April 2008.
Jesus fucking christ, would you people shut the fuck up about your bar and burrito place already? Yes, the vacant lot is unfortunate. But your contention that that block was "the most vibrant block on Capitol Hill"? Horseshit. It's just the block where your hangouts were. And your incessant mewling about its loss makes your, "NIMBYs in other places need to suck it up and realize that density is good and public transit is good and their lifestyle is bad and they should allow taller buildings and blah blah blah," sound like the rank hypocrisy it is.
Those buildings you were so enamored of? Inefficient single-story shitboxes from the 30s and 40s. No loss, and it would cost about $50 bucks to build new ones if the city code still allowed that kind of construction -- which it mostly doesn't. Something new will go in there when the economy recovers in 10 years or so.
Jesus. Get over it.
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