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CthulhuFan wrote on Jan 16, 2019, 22:52:Nope, it's 2019 and he is serious.Beamer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 17:13:CthulhuFan wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 15:56:Beamer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 13:46:Now I grew up down an old dirt road, in a town you wouldn't know. ...
Now, not every male has this idea of masculinity, but c'mon, we've all seen the giant pickup truck guy that thinks you're not a real man unless you're huntin' and fishin' and thinks that having a guy friend you care about makes you some kind of homosexual.
It's always entertaining listening to Americans telling us how to live out here in fly-over country.
1) I have no clue who you are
2) I did not mention you, quote you, or reply to you
3) I did not say all country folk are like this
4) I did not imply all truck owners are like this
I think your response is the very definition of "snowflake." You tried very hard to be offended by what I said.but c'mon, we've all seen the giant pickup truck guy that thinks you're not a real man unless you're huntin' and fishin' and thinks that having a guy friend you care about makes you some kind of homosexual...
What is this, the 1950's?
You can't be serious...
Beamer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 17:13:CthulhuFan wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 15:56:Beamer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 13:46:Now I grew up down an old dirt road, in a town you wouldn't know. ...
Now, not every male has this idea of masculinity, but c'mon, we've all seen the giant pickup truck guy that thinks you're not a real man unless you're huntin' and fishin' and thinks that having a guy friend you care about makes you some kind of homosexual.
It's always entertaining listening to the big city cunts telling us how to live out here in fly-over country.
1) I have no clue who you are
2) I did not mention you, quote you, or reply to you
3) I did not say all country folk are like this
4) I did not imply all truck owners are like this
I think your response is the very definition of "snowflake." You tried very hard to be offended by what I said.
but c'mon, we've all seen the giant pickup truck guy that thinks you're not a real man unless you're huntin' and fishin' and thinks that having a guy friend you care about makes you some kind of homosexual...
Burrito of Peace wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 18:23:
As someone who genuinely does like in the sticks of Central Texas, the rednecks deserve all the mocking and ridicule that one could possibly heap upon them. As a data set of a larger demographic, they are generally the loudest, most ignorant, least educated, and most insecure people one can find.
In point of fact, Mrs. Burrito and I went out to breakfast this morning and there was this older redneck going on and on about "the gays" and "what being a real man is". It was some of the most poisonous, toxic, holdover bullshit from the 50s one might imagine. It was nearly a caricature of itself and the person speaking it.
So it very much does exist and it is, like those who would espouse it, fucking ignorant.
Rectal Prolapse wrote on Jan 14, 2019, 14:21:Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
A review. This is written by Chris Ferguson, who we know as doing great research on the false link between videogames and violence.
This psychologist does not agree with the guidelines. These guidelines are very controversial in the field, and many other psychologists consider them harmful or at least unhelpful when actually helping men with mental problems.The guidelines have sparked significant controversy. They accurately identify some of the health and suicide risks for men and the fact that men are less interested in engaging with therapy. However, the guidelines have been criticized by many for relying on a great number of vague, subjective ideological and political/sociological concepts, rather than psychological science. For instance, the paper uncritically references the concept of micro-aggressions, without acknowledging the severe limitations of the concept recently pointed out by Scott Lilienfeld.
And:In response to the reaction to the guidelines, the APA issued a clarification of a sort, indicating that their real concern was only around some "extreme stereotypical behaviors" held by a few men. Unfortunately, though, neither the guidelines nor the correction offer much assistance on picking out these few unhealthy men from healthy men who are more traditionally masculine. They suggest that their concern is "When a man believes that he must be successful no matter who is harmed." The authors offer no assistance in distinguishing this particular concern from other, more clearly psychological issues, such as Antisocial Personality Disorder, which is more prevalent in males and would overlap substantially. For clinical guidelines to fail to address such an important issue of differential diagnosis is quite concerning to many in the field.These particular guidelines set a poor precedent, suggesting that psychologists can be quite casual with facts and ignore discrepant research when ideological values are deemed more important. That's not how I was trained in psychology, or as a man.More opinions and reactions (good and bad) follow:
https://twitter.com/primalpoly/status/1083034985072754688Geoffrey Miller: "They fail to distinguish masculinity from psychopathy, for example. Psychopathic behavior by males is framed as mostly an outcome of patriarchal conditioning & masculine stereotypes, rather than a mental disorder in its own right. Equates being a 'real man' with being evil."
APA's contested piece on Harmful masculinity and violence
The APA Can’t Spin Its Way Out of Its Attack on ‘Traditional Masculinity’
The Unending War Against Masculinity and Men
Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
The guidelines have sparked significant controversy. They accurately identify some of the health and suicide risks for men and the fact that men are less interested in engaging with therapy. However, the guidelines have been criticized by many for relying on a great number of vague, subjective ideological and political/sociological concepts, rather than psychological science. For instance, the paper uncritically references the concept of micro-aggressions, without acknowledging the severe limitations of the concept recently pointed out by Scott Lilienfeld.
In response to the reaction to the guidelines, the APA issued a clarification of a sort, indicating that their real concern was only around some "extreme stereotypical behaviors" held by a few men. Unfortunately, though, neither the guidelines nor the correction offer much assistance on picking out these few unhealthy men from healthy men who are more traditionally masculine. They suggest that their concern is "When a man believes that he must be successful no matter who is harmed." The authors offer no assistance in distinguishing this particular concern from other, more clearly psychological issues, such as Antisocial Personality Disorder, which is more prevalent in males and would overlap substantially. For clinical guidelines to fail to address such an important issue of differential diagnosis is quite concerning to many in the field.
These particular guidelines set a poor precedent, suggesting that psychologists can be quite casual with facts and ignore discrepant research when ideological values are deemed more important. That's not how I was trained in psychology, or as a man.More opinions and reactions (good and bad) follow:
Geoffrey Miller: "They fail to distinguish masculinity from psychopathy, for example. Psychopathic behavior by males is framed as mostly an outcome of patriarchal conditioning & masculine stereotypes, rather than a mental disorder in its own right. Equates being a 'real man' with being evil."
Kxmode wrote on Jan 13, 2019, 14:03:I already have a rug, but thanks.Ant wrote on Jan 13, 2019, 01:31:
Although, ... happy ... would be nice.
Have you heard the expression, "Happy as a bug in a rug?" We could get you a rug!
Ant wrote on Jan 13, 2019, 01:31:
Although, ... happy ... would be nice.
jdreyer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 20:13:Hahah. Thanks guys. I am fine with my ancient stuff like my iPhone 4S, decade old desktop PCs, etc. I'm old too. Although, a remote paying IT job, being healthy (have more health issues) and motivated, happy, peace, smart, etc. would be nice.Acleacius wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 18:50:
OMG, what do you get the Ant who has everything!
Ant is often remarking on the old state of his computer.
Ant, if you start a GoFundMe for a new PC, I'll toss in $20.
Just think of how much more quickly you could fish links with a new PC.
El Pit wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 15:11:But ants don't have hives. Wasps and bees do!
Happy birthday, Ant. Long live the hive!
RedEye9 wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 23:54:
Ah, the irony...
CthulhuFan wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 17:38:
I think your understanding of the term "snowflake" really needs to be re-evaluated.
jdreyer wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 20:13:Ditto, i'll do the same. But don't try pulling this Birthday scam more that 2 or 3 times a year because someone will be sure to catch on.Acleacius wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 18:50:
OMG, what do you get the Ant who has everything!
Ant is often remarking on the old state of his computer.
Ant, if you start a GoFundMe for a new PC, I'll toss in $20.
Just think of how much more quickly you could fish links with a new PC.
Acleacius wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 18:50:
OMG, what do you get the Ant who has everything!
Ant has submitted more links over the years than a Zelda convention
CthulhuFan wrote on Jan 11, 2019, 17:52:
So, you're not judging, when you say:
the giant pickup truck guy that thinks you're not a real man unless you're huntin' and fishin'
But it's all okay, right, because you're making fun of some toothless hillbilly instead of some protected class...