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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
Aw, is there a reason why not or ya just Ugly?
There will be a Delegates meeting today, at 2:00 PM EDT (in two and a half hours). Agenda will be released at the start of the meeting.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1o7NLtrUVk
Latrovia
Just ugly. And also, I haven't actively searched out dates by going to clubs or going on websites. So a mixture of choice and circumstance.
Nah, i was jesting, no one is really ugly, attractiveness is subjective, besides, an ugly Scot? Pfft all northerners are Lush.
I hate going to clubs, its a shame its so popular, i wish we had bars like the Yanks have, they looks so nice and chilled out.
According to a recent survey the club scene in Scotland is dying out. There is a bar near me but I never have the balls to go. I have never went on the gay scene and never will. Too hedonistic and shallow for my liking.
I went to one once a few weeks ago, it was awful, its just as stereotypical as you could imagine and you could practically smell the STIs.
It reinforces all the negative stereotypes about gay people. And it's no wonder STDs are rife in the community. The carelessness towards sex is quite frankly disgusting. In a way that is what puts me off wanting to meet someone. I'm terrified of catching something.
Aldaur
Yay! Despite you being our resident German, I still very much associate you with this flag instead.
Also, the blue and white is much more Antarctica-esque.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Aldaur, Penguania And Antarctica
This isssssss soooo awesooooome!
When you have homecoming.
Killdash
I couldn't have said it better. :)
What a shame that there has been no parliament meetings for more than a week. Come one guys. If you can't attend the meeting on Wednesday that's okay but I think it's possible for most to attend at least the Saturday meeting. You disappoint me. I thought you love this region. But it seem people don't have the time to do something for it. This is embarrassing.
I encourage you to keep this region alive. I know people might be tired by moving from region to region but if we give up now this region will fall apart. And I don't want to see my home and family to break apart.
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I have to say that technically there were two Delegates meetings, one today and one last Saturday, to which only two people showed. So only Wednesday's scheduled meeting was cancelled altogether.
Penguania And Antarctica
There also was little announcement and no agenda for today's meeting so I hold out hope that the normal amount of announcement and agenda will boost turnout for this Wednesday's meeting.
Penguania And Antarctica
You're right. Ther last Saturday's meeting was announced and there was a agenda. But you can't call a meeting of 2 people (not including the speaker) a successful meeting. Normally there are at least 6 people there.
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Here's the problem: Going on Discord on Saturdays makes it to where I don't have cell data. If I don't have cell data, then I can't do anything with the region. Also, I have school. Lots of homework. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but it's extremely hard to make time.
Continental Commonwealths
I understand that you like the Parliament meetings and stuff and they are important, but they are not fundamental to keeping this community alive. Nor is the government. Most NS regions function without a regional government at all. I'm not saying we should abolish our government by any stretch of the imagination, but people not wanting to attend meetings is not apocalyptic nor a danger to the continued survival of the region.
Continental Commonwealths
I mean, I can see his point in fearing for the region if there isn't attendance.
The meetings can also be a marker for interest and involvement in the Discord and the Region at large.
It is also a good way to speak to plenty of people, too.
In other words, no one has to worry, because attendance will pick up soon enough.
Yes, but I'm saying it's not important to the continued existence of this community.
Continental Commonwealths
And I'm just saying that they can be an indicator for involvement, you see.
Whether or not that makes them important is not a factor to me :P
I for one just dislike Discord.
And, like Baxten, I find it difficult to find time to attend during the scheduled times. I work a Monday to Friday job and the weekday meetings take place when I'm at work. Also by dint of my Monday to Friday job, I usually spend my Saturdays out doing something and am not readily available to jump on Discord in the middle of the day.
Aldaur
You're not allowed a life, damn it! Your life must be NS!
Aldaur
Did you get a date?
Aldaur
It's okay Peng. Anyone with half a brain knows that Bismark is awesome and is an exemplary leader.
Continental Commonwealths
It's okay. Different sets.
I've had a few girlfriends before, but each one was met under the same set of circumstances, so I had a well-developed strategy in place for those circumstances. But this time, it's a different situation, so I got advice.
Aldaur
Invite her to hang out with just the two of you, then kiss her. If she kisses you back, she likes you. If she pulls away and asks what are you doing, then tell her you like her and wait for her to kiss you or reject you. If she pulls away and doesn't say anything (awkward silence), just apologize and accept she doesn't like you.
People don't ask people out directly anymore, which is a little sad in my opinion, but if you want a higher success rate, that's how it works. You can ask her out a day after you kiss her.
You could also do what I do, and court her. This is a long and arduous process that has a high potential for failure and only works out on a fellow romantic. It's also good for seeing if they'd make a good wife and if she comes from a good family.
I'd recommend the first option though, I'm just old fashioned.
Or she doesn't know how to say 'no'. Yes means yes, that's my policy.
Aldaur
How is everyone today?
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Trump: "Just grab her by the pussy"
In all seriousness though, you should be able to tell while you're leaning in for the kiss. If she doesn't want to kiss her, then don't.
https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8
Greater Banitia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCaMgGIeVVI
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Aldaur
Now with all of these mods, I am the most powerful wizard ever!!!!! Muhahahahahahahaha!
Penguania And Antarctica
I'm good Peng, how are you?
Penguania And Antarctica
I'm mixed. Ups and downs.
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I don't know why the f*ck this video was so funny, but it was. LMFAO
Just remember Killdash, don't force them to drink the tea. Even if their unconscious, even if they initially said yes but changed their mind while you brew the tea etc. etc.
'cause remember, unconscious people don't want tea. ;)
It's weird how we've made love, such a seemingly straight forward emotion, so complicated eh? Its because of trust, and how some people just seem to live to exploit it.
I know I'm human, but f*ck humans, you know what I mean?
On another note, has anyone actually read the book Jennifer Government? This whole universe seems to revolve around it, yet I have never gotten past the icon of the eye, nevermind reading the book.
I'm alright, thanks for enquiring! :)
For all of my fellow Canadians, our "beloved" Trudeau is jetting off tommorow to sign a free trade agreement between Canada and the EU (CETA). Its supposed to be the biggest thing for us since NAFTA. I'm trying to make sense of it. Any one know anything specific about it?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Aldaur, Penguania And Antarctica
What is life?
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
You can't spell slaughter without laughter.
Greater Banitia, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
1) Religious folk: Life is a journey. You should use it to know, love and serve God.
2) For the secular bunch, life is the eternal pursuit of happiness and satisfaction. Everyday, everything you do is to try and achieve happiness/satisfaction, whether it be long or short term.
Think about it. I'm right.
Upon further reflection, religious people probably think the 2 statements above are the same, since I've heard that people apperently find happiness within God, the church and its morals.
You decide. :)
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Aldaur, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Religious person: the meaning of life is to be an asslicking slave to God.
Non-religious person: the meaning of life is what you make of it.
Greater Banitia, Penguania And Antarctica
I think it's complicated because you're never 100% sure the person likes you until you ask. And it could just be me, but that causes me angst. One finds oneself thinking on things one would normally not worry about (reply times, length of messages). It's not helped that my default assumption of people I court is that they're a) humouring me b)"playing" me or c)about to deal heart-smashingly cruel rejections at any moment.
None of this is logically true, and she's an excellent girl. It's an old cliché, but in this case it's very true. I never really considered her a pretty girl, and even now, she's not conventionally beautiful, it can be said. But talking to her, that's what's sparked my enduring interest, that than blossomed into the present feelings.
Greater Banitia, Aldaur
I think I see where you're trying to come from. I've been in one of those situations where you're talking, conversation dies, and there's a sudden moment in the air, and you just kiss the person. Even then, I still said "is this okay?" immediately afterwards.
And while that would be ideal, (and if we're alone and talking and that inexorable moment occurs, with the full on leaning and everything, I'll take it) I do think there are occasions, and people, where you need to tell them your intentions first, especially shy people, (she is) because it gives them the control they need to feel comfortable, which is what I want.
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Aldaur, Kalaron
"shiver of adrenaline" I feel a debate coming on. :)
The Catholic faith maintains the philosophy that Humans have been given the gift of freewill, a gift which is our one and only difference from animality.
Have you every heard of a colony of ants staging a revoloution? Has your dog ever tried to lead a coup against your household? That is becasue they don't have freewill. They are subject to their passions (emotions), will and their intellect (instinct), in other words, their soul.
We have a soul too, and freewill, the will to do what we want with our soul.
No Catholic is an "asslicking slave" (Although it may seem like that sometimes, I agree ;)). You are given a choice, and at any point you reserve the right to say no.
I consider all religion a form of mental slavery as you reorder your life around what the holy books say. That's why I left religion. But whatever cooks your pudding.
I would add a third option.
3) For the biologists: Life is about surviving predators, reproducing, and passing your genes on to the next generation.
Nuremgard, Greater Banitia
What about all those religions without holy scriptures, or those less orthodox sects of the major religions that reject the strict tenets of their scripture?
I think you overgeneralized like a boss with this one, Nurem.
Aldaur
Goodnight friends. Sweet dreams tonight. Love you all. <3
Greater Banitia
All religion is BS is what I'm saying. It's a primitive way of thinking.
I would argue that it's more based on biology rather than the inherent need for a soul. Ant colonies don't stage revolutions because ants work together in cohesion as a collective, and aren't developed enough for complex power struggles and government takeovers. Dogs wouldn't lead a coup against the household because of the symbiotic relationship of domestication, in exchange for the humans providing the animal's needs, the animal displays a sense of loyalty.
Eh, in a philosophical sense I agree.
Would like to note; Christian folk say that, not religious folk. Buddhists would probably talk some shpeel about enlightenment.
Hey, I've had years of pure bliss from simply living.
Trust me, I used to fly on cloud nine all "High on Life" style, because I won against some pretty nasty sh!t, so I had some sunshine in my hand.
Kill, let me just say, you are a genuine grade "A" fella for that statement, like, not even being sarcastic, you actually made me want to fistbump you.
Well, the religious doctrine part maybe, some parts of religion can be acceptable when tempered with reason (AKA, love your fellow man like the scripture says, but don't stone them because their gay, you know?)
If you need religion to tell you that stoning gay people is bad or you need religion and the reward of heaven and threat of hell it promises to be a good person, your character is fundamentally flawed.
Humans are fundamentally flawed.
Religion does not help matters.
That was the "temper with reason" part, Nurem.
Besides, I was talking about some of the wiser lessons that are sometimes carried through scripture.
Doesn't he always overeneralize religious people. I mean, that's what makes Nurem Nurem.
Aldaur, Continental Commonwealths
Overgeneralize*
The one time autocorrrect doesn't do anything
Aldaur
The bad stuff out-weights the good stuff.
The religious generalise too. "We're all sinners. You're just as evil as a murderer because you sinned against God." Naw. I'm not. I hate religion. Has it made me prejudiced and bigoted against it? I'd say so. But that's my cross to bear, pardon the pun.
"But Mom, they started it!"
Aldaur
Hey, thanks. Put her there, *fistbumps*.
I respect the religious, I respect the irreligious.
I have a distaste towards the vocally extreme ends of both of these groups.
Jaslandia, Sulania, Aldaur, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica
*Shrugs*
Perhaps, it wasn't my point that it didn't.
I merely stated that there was good aspects, which, surely everyone can agree with?
Yes
*Fistbumps back*
I don't have to respect the religious doctrines and the actual religions themselves, but I can still respect the religious as people with subjective experiences and beliefs just like me.
Unfallious
Grudgingly.
Except for Ruclax.
The thing is though, when you try to apply such overarching statements to a debate, it can never end well for anyone. Someone will immediately disprove your base assumptions, followed by your counterpart extremists on the other side generalising you, followed by another irreligious person proving that wrong...and the cycle never ends.
I'm an atheist, for the record, and I'm not in favour of pandering to religion, making concessions for it, or exempting it from things. But there are better ways to make those arguments than "blaat, blaat, sheeples".
Not me. But I'm a bitter bastard.
Maybe it comes from my status as being thoroughly wedged in between these groups as I 'Please don't ask me about my religious affiliations it makes me worry about my terrifyingly fragile mortality'-ist.
As I said, I recognise I'm seriously bitter about it.
Killdash
This reminds me of old people who dislike the LGBT community or people of colour, chalk up their self-admitted racisms/homophobia to the generation they belong to, and refuse to challenge their own self-admitted bigotry.
Ald mentioned that people are fundamentally flawed and you retorted that religion doesn't help matters. I'd argue that it is precisely the mentality that you approach religion with that is truly the greatest hindrance. Whether it's wielded by the religious or irreligious makes no difference.
Aldaur
Perhaps you're right. If only I was as Zen as you are.
Aldaur
The dirt underneath my boot gets more respect than Ruclax. Even Jack T. Chick, may he rest in peace, gets more respect from me.
I simply look at things from "People aren't stupid because religion is stupid, religion is stupid because people are stupid" and like a fellow stupid human being who is probably wrong about the majority of life anyway, I just say live and let live while trying to find my own way of looking at the world.
But why is that? Surely it's not an inbuilt characteristic?
Eh. Half and half. I can be bitter in general but the kind of religious people I've met throughout my life makes me intensely dislike them as a group. Yes, I know this is bad because it's the way bigots and racists etc. think but our views are all molded by our experience are they not?
No need to be Zen, bud.
Just, next time you start to get mad at a religious person, or come to hate religion, take a breath or talk to us.
Life's too short to be constantly angry, and we care about our local Scott too much to lose him to a bit of stress :P
Hell, if anything, our little group works best at exhuming stress in a good way.
Jaslandia, Killdash
I appreciate the kind sentiments. I realise that when I debate, I speak more from the heart than the mind. The keyboard is engaged with before the gray matter is.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
That's true. But views can be changed. Mine certainly have. I'm almost 180° different in my political and social beliefs than I was 4 years ago.
But your beliefs don't even have to change for your views on the opposition to change. I think the process of such a radical belief switch as given me a lot of empathy for both sides, because it's easier to see where they're coming from.
I wouldn't normally offer unasked for advice, but maybe if you chatted to one of the regions (or even in RL) more moderate religious people, you may find you find someone who's more like you than you are.
Mate, that's too human to be blamed for.
Jaslandia
Goodnight, Peng!
I didn't even realize Jack Chick was dead. Learn something new every day.
Penguania And Antarctica
Yep, passed away on October 23rd.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Chick
Jaslandia
I believe someone's comments associating religion to mental slavery earlier are quite funny now...
But sometimes I cant shake off what they must really think. No matter how lovely or nice a religious person is, in the end, they believe they're better than you because they're religious and you're not. They believe they'll go to heaven and you'll go to hell. How am I meant to respect that? I know not every religious person thinks this way but I cant escape that thought process (mostly because it's the smug, superior Christians that I've met.)
Okay, so maybe I was being a tad hyperbolic when I said that.
Look, I'm a little bit like you in the way that I don't really like much mushy stuff, or that sort of "Kumbaya, live in peace" you hear of. If things are a little off colour, or bawdy, or we have an insult competition, that's awesome. But it's important that it's all done in fun.
Like now, soliciting advice, it's good to hear actual advice and real concern, not just "lulz". It's the same with debates. Satrism, hyperbole, generalisation, these are all funny if there's no real intent behind it. But when there's actual reasons and seriousness behind it, than a bit of simpering is nothing to sniff at.
Then I apologise if I've offended anyone here tonight. I seem to do that a lot...
*Feeling like a public figure who has been caught out many times and keeps issuing public apologies. Oh, God, I'm Antony Weiner.*
Sure, sure. But there will be people who think those religious people are going to hell, and people who think they're sheeples anyway. So why continue the cycle? Besides, in practice, it's rare a religious person is actually exulting in your descent to hell. At worst, it can be one of those pleading/threatening things, where at least you know they're speaking from a place of concern, or it won't even come up, like with my (religious) parents.
And if they're being annoying with the hellfire preaching, politely say you'll make your decisions, and you'd prefer to talk about the state of your soul. People who won't respect that are douchebags anyway.
Interesting. I hate the guy's views, but some of his stuff is kinda funny in how ridiculous the message and execution is.
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1089/1089_01.asp
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1048/1048_01.asp
Oh nonsense, don't worry about it. This regions absorbed far more...conventionally offensive people in the past. (See; Uncle Orv).
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
Everyone is talking about religious stuff, and having arguments about it, whether in part or full.
While I am just sitting here munching on pizza.
Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Kalaron, Penguania And Antarctica
I know I can be a c*nt and that's something I need to work on. But your question of "why continue the cycle" got me thinking there. I swear, I've got like this ever since I became political. My best friend (and others) have called me out on my BS numerous times. My best friend tells me I'm a totally different person when I get like this and it's not good.
I move that the Chief Justice be made to share his serenity-bringing pizza with all present.
Jaslandia
Come to think of it, myself, at one stage. Go to CFN and search Killdash. Hardly shining wit all the time.
I found the time I called Sulania "a man who takes money while constantly high" for endorsing Philosophy. Then I accused him of "lying over his joint". Fun times.
Jaslandia
One should never lie on a joint. One should smoke it.
Jaslandia, Killdash
It was a delicious square cut thin crust, with pepperoni, chicken, and mushrooms. The operative word being...was.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
The operative word being...boggin.
Politics is a polarising game. I get sucked into it in verbal debates all the time. Especially when people don't have very good reasons for defending what they defend in. I like tables and graphs and evidence. But some people just won't argue that way, and I try to remain friendly with them.
I think the best trick, (for me anyhow) is just to make the initial assumption that the person feels as strongly for his course as you do yours. That their outbursts are "passionate" too. That helps me remember that I can argue passionately too, and now we're two people talking it out, not two abstract ideas.
Oh how the ages have taught me. In fact, the only constancy I've known since day one is Jaslandia, who hasn't changed in presentation or tone really at all, to me.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Aww, pepperoni, you don't get that in Darkest Africa.
Jas is the perpetually rational and non-confrontational one. It's almost annoying how cool and collected he is. (Mean that in the nicest way, Jas, love ya)
A good way to approach things. I must bear it in mind.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Preach it. I really think we need an "Annoy Jas Day" where we just try to get him to crack, just once. Or perhaps that's a bad idea, perhaps unleashing all that contained rage would cause an NS apocalypse.
Perhaps that's actually the cause of the Zombie epidemic. Jas letting off steam.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
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