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DamageControL
United States4222 Posts
So now I feel obligated to comment. Um. You've given me hope my sophomore year will be better than my first. Thank you. I've never been depressed a day (ok a day, but not actually depressed) till I got here. The loneliness has been overwhelming. But now, hopefully, my sophomore year I'll meet new people like you ^_^ | ||
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Comeh
United States18919 Posts
I just graduated...and it kind of sucks :[ | ||
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Thrill
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Your "social curve" is eerily similar to that of some friends of mine, with a few minor differences. If i'm to give you any advice, it'd be to read some of the major works in feminist history when you have some time to spare. Starting with Wollstonecraft and onwards. The situation you're describing is one that affects girls much more than boys, it's unfair and to a large extent unnecessary. While you obviously "turned out alright" everyone should be entitled to security and comfort as well as fun in school (pre-high school). Those who have a limited social experience before high school (adolescence, coming out of puberty) often get into relationships and group association like the one you're describing with the older guy and it often ends poorly. I think most of us here will be excellent parents of a new generation with glorious prospects, born into a digital age where what you can do with your imagination is much less constrained. Not all children that our kids will interact with will be parented by the likes of ourselves who see past gender though, so it's my belief that we owe it to our potential offspring to consider "what if i have girls?". Such basic things like a child asking "what's the difference between boys and girls?" needs to be answered in a simple and resounding manner, but most importantly the key lies in what we do; our actions. It's hard for children not to associate with role models of their own gender and Disney and its likes do their bit to keep us in the middle ages. Anyways, some feminist theory, yes yes! I realize this reply is quite unrelated and that i haven't shared myself, but i extend the post to other potential readers as well. Given the reaction we have to any "girl gamer" thread we have here on TL i see dark times ahead unless the matter is addressed. Raising all kids as you'd traditionally raise boys is a decent answer but far from perfect in that it's simply a bit too incompatible with the current status of society. "Girl Power" will sadly be needed for a couple of generations more before differences are weeded out and not in the form of Spice Girls. There are heavy hitters in the literary field who deserve to be read in spite of their mammary glands! Read 'em TL! | ||
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Riku
United States1064 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:09 DamageControL wrote: I logged on just to report the first post. And it was already reported... So now I feel obligated to comment. Um. You've given me hope my sophomore year will be better than my first. Thank you. I've never been depressed a day (ok a day, but not actually depressed) till I got here. The loneliness has been overwhelming. But now, hopefully, my sophomore year I'll meet new people like you ^_^ Aw, don't worry, it will all be fine! Just PM me if you ever need a pep talk or someone to relate to! | ||
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CrazyF1r3f0x
United States2120 Posts
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Roe
Canada6002 Posts
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Sight-
184 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:18 Riku wrote: Aw, don't worry, it will all be fine! Just PM me if you ever need a pep talk or someone to relate to! Sure. I've actually considered blogging about it here...while few at school seem to relate I'm sure more on TL do. Depression seems to be relatively common. Also my sexuality feels less accepted than it was in high school... edit: I'm the same poster as above, just logged on on my high post count account to report the first reply -_- | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:21 CrazyF1r3f0x wrote: Keep this up and you might just beat platorepublic's blogs per minute ^_~ Riku > Platorepublic, though. By a landslide. If you could stomach a Plato blog, you're a better man than me. Haha. | ||
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CrazyF1r3f0x
United States2120 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:30 Torenhire wrote: Riku > Platorepublic, though. By a landslide. If you could stomach a Plato blog, you're a better man than me. Haha. Sure, I wasn't trying imply that they were equal (or even similar) in quality; I was merely referencing the quantity. | ||
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Saechiis
Netherlands4989 Posts
You're "nerdy", you grew up with martial arts ... and yet your turtles aren't named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Reality's ... slipping, it makes no sense! | ||
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Riku
United States1064 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:16 Thrill wrote: Obligatory 5 vote for effort, probably the most extensive and sharing blog i've seen on TL. Your "social curve" is eerily similar to that of some friends of mine, with a few minor differences. If i'm to give you any advice, it'd be to read some of the major works in feminist history when you have some time to spare. Starting with Wollstonecraft and onwards. The situation you're describing is one that affects girls much more than boys, it's unfair and to a large extent unnecessary. While you obviously "turned out alright" everyone should be entitled to security and comfort as well as fun in school (pre-high school). Those who have a limited social experience before high school (adolescence, coming out of puberty) often get into relationships and group association like the one you're describing with the older guy and it often ends poorly. I think most of us here will be excellent parents of a new generation with glorious prospects, born into a digital age where what you can do with your imagination is much less constrained. Not all children that our kids will interact with will be parented by the likes of ourselves who see past gender though, so it's my belief that we owe it to our potential offspring to consider "what if i have girls?". Such basic things like a child asking "what's the difference between boys and girls?" needs to be answered in a simple and resounding manner, but most importantly the key lies in what we do; our actions. It's hard for children not to associate with role models of their own gender and Disney and its likes do their bit to keep us in the middle ages. Anyways, some feminist theory, yes yes! I realize this reply is quite unrelated and that i haven't shared myself, but i extend the post to other potential readers as well. Given the reaction we have to any "girl gamer" thread we have here on TL i see dark times ahead unless the matter is addressed. Raising all kids as you'd traditionally raise boys is a decent answer but far from perfect in that it's simply a bit too incompatible with the current status of society. "Girl Power" will sadly be needed for a couple of generations more before differences are weeded out and not in the form of Spice Girls. There are heavy hitters in the literary field who deserve to be read in spite of their mammary glands! Read 'em TL! Ah, good advice. I plan on being the stubborn person I am forever, though, if people approve of it or not! On June 03 2011 10:26 Roe wrote: What do you like about mech engineering and what do you plan on doing with it? I love making things! Hands on solving puzzles using the pieces of information I've gained throughout my life, then searching for more! I hope to work at a small engineering company with diverse projects so I will constantly be busy with engineering and less with paperwork and bureaucracy. On June 03 2011 10:27 Sight- wrote: Sure. I've actually considered blogging about it here...while few at school seem to relate I'm sure more on TL do. Depression seems to be relatively common. Also my sexuality feels less accepted than it was in high school... edit: I'm the same poster as above, just logged on on my high post count account to report the first reply -_- I personally wouldn't recommend blogging about it unless you are prepared for the assholes. While TL has tons of nice, supportive people, it still is the internet are they are going to be trolls and jerks. It could be a good chance to build a support-base, though, so it is really up to you! I'm here for you! | ||
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BloodNinja
United States2791 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:46 Saechiis wrote: Wait ... You're "nerdy", you grew up with martial arts ... and yet your turtles aren't named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Reality's ... slipping, it makes no sense! This was my #1 concern when the turtles were first blogged about. On June 03 2011 10:14 Comeh wrote: Recommendation: Enjoy your last year of college as much as humanely possible. I just graduated...and it kind of sucks :[ This is advice well said (Although I have been out of school for a few years now). College was definitely the pinnacle of fun times every day. | ||
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Riku
United States1064 Posts
On June 03 2011 10:30 Torenhire wrote: Riku > Platorepublic, though. By a landslide. If you could stomach a Plato blog, you're a better man than me. Haha. I will take this as a compliment! :D Thanks! On June 03 2011 10:46 Saechiis wrote: Wait ... You're "nerdy", you grew up with martial arts ... and yet your turtles aren't named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Reality's ... slipping, it makes no sense! 1) I watched a decent amount of TMNT, but I preferred other shows (Beast Wars was my true love). 2) The only turtle currently alive is female. 3) I named the now deceased turtle after my ex boyfriend's WoW character. He was going through a really bad time and I knew it would make him happy. Also, the female turtle walked all over him, literally. | ||
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Sight-
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VIB
Brazil3567 Posts
Last girl who couldn't help but awkwardly post about her life every day. Who would insist with an unusual weird perseverance and making sure everyone acknowledged her. Over and over again nonstop. Turned out to be a guy, a very disturbed guy who got some random pics in the internet and would pretend to be a girl. Not only the last girl, but the one before her and the other one before her. In my almost 20 years of internet I saw this same story repeat itself about 5 or 6 times. I never once saw a girl that was so needy like this who were actually a girl and not a guy. I saw this happen on different communities at different times. One of those were actually here at TL. I don't remember her name. But I'm sure some TL veterans will. (I was just a casual lurker back then) But so far all this girl's steps seem to follow her predecessors. I can almost guess that her next step will be photoshop a girl pic holding community related stuff (tl sign or shirt etc) So yea, this Riku girl. I'm not buying this just yet  | ||
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myopia
United States2928 Posts
bright and early every saturday morning | ||
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Sight-
184 Posts
On June 03 2011 11:30 VIB wrote: I'm not convinced. Last girl who couldn't help but awkwardly post about her life every day. Who would insist with an unusual weird perseverance and making sure everyone acknowledged her. Over and over again nonstop. Turned out to be a guy, a very disturbed guy who got some random pics in the internet and would pretend to be a girl. Not only the last girl, but the one before her and the other one before her. In my almost 20 years of internet I saw this same story repeat itself about 5 or 6 times. I never once saw a girl that was so needy like this who were actually a girl and not a guy. I saw this happen on different communities at different times. One of those were actually here at TL. I don't remember her name. But I'm sure some TL veterans will. (I was just a casual lurker back then) But so far all this girl's steps seem to follow her predecessors. I can almost guess that her next step will be photoshop a girl pic holding community related stuff (tl sign or shirt etc) So yea, this Riku girl. I'm not buying this just yet Zia. :D The Zia incident scars us to this day. It was quite hilarious for those not sucked in tho! wait your older than my old account, how have you not read the Zia threads yet?? | ||
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blahman3344
United States2015 Posts
Anyways, I feel like your story can be related to by a lot of people, myself included. It's a funny thing when you go from "loser" to "Awesome" during high school. | ||
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BloodNinja
United States2791 Posts
On June 03 2011 11:30 VIB wrote: I'm not convinced. Last girl who couldn't help but awkwardly post about her life every day. Who would insist with an unusual weird perseverance and making sure everyone acknowledged her. Over and over again nonstop. Turned out to be a guy, a very disturbed guy who got some random pics in the internet and would pretend to be a girl. Not only the last girl, but the one before her and the other one before her. In my almost 20 years of internet I saw this same story repeat itself about 5 or 6 times. I never once saw a girl that was so needy like this who were actually a girl and not a guy. I saw this happen on different communities at different times. One of those were actually here at TL. I don't remember her name. But I'm sure some TL veterans will. (I was just a casual lurker back then) But so far all this girl's steps seem to follow her predecessors. I can almost guess that her next step will be photoshop a girl pic holding community related stuff (tl sign or shirt etc) So yea, this Riku girl. I'm not buying this just yet Soooo.... just play along and enjoy the carnage? | ||
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VIB
Brazil3567 Posts
On June 03 2011 11:38 Sight- wrote: Zia. :D The Zia incident scars us to this day. It was quite hilarious for those not sucked in tho! wait your older than my old account, how have you not read the Zia threads yet?? Ah yes that's her. So far Riku smells like Zia 2.0 imho ^^ I did read some of it, I just wasn't paying too much attention to remember details. | ||
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