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  1. Durandal
    Pics of the fish in your cd drive or it didn't happen.
  2. Durandal
    There is no foolproof way to judge without the person in question telling us, and since no one is interested enough to find this person, we make do with what information we have. The law believes otherwise.
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    I'll concede that my argument over differing cultures is preemptive in nature due to the likelihood of the person in question being a native. I would challenge where you see an omission on my side, however. What is being referred to here as being 'a creep'? There are several definitions, though the most relevant are: 1) a boring, disturbingly eccentric, painfully introverted, or obnoxious person; and 2) a person who makes persistent sexual advances toward someone, or who cheats on a sexual partner. While I can see how he might exhibit some of these traits, there is also the negative connotation. As the OP states: Is it really acceptable to shame someone for making a faux pas due to their nerves? Many members I've noticed treat Nowack as a victim, as if his awkwardness was a sexual advance. It's fairly obvious it wasn't, so why punish him for a mistake? So to answer your question directly zombienixon, I am not in the business of encouraging overreactions.
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    Yes, but due to its influence on global culture and its self-absorption the US is considered to be the most grievous offender. Brazil and several other Latin American countries are extremely tactile countries. Now, while tourists should be expected to understand the norms of the culture they're going into, accidents can happen. Under this logic, a Latin American making a faux pas in the US is still creepy and to be shamed, regardless of the fact that their culture considers that socially acceptable. While I can agree that in this case it was an awkward moment, the general consensus appears to be that it's unacceptable period, regardless of circumstance. It's a culturally ignorant opinion, as it suggests that touching is a universally taboo thing, when it isn't. Going on an entirely different tangent here, I feel like a lot of people are overreacting to this. Yes, it was a faux pas, but if you stood back for a second and realized it was probably an accident, you wouldn't be so quick to shame him. For example, I mean, really?
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    My expectations for people are exactly the same regardless of where they come from.
  6. Durandal
    Mayonnaise on fries? Mayo on anything?
  7. Durandal
    I imagine this is his reaction.
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  9. Durandal
    According to femslash fics,
  10. Durandal
    In many cultures it's perfectly acceptable, even preferable, to hug and kiss the cheek. While it is always best to study up on the customs of the place you're visiting, I'm sure there are instances where one might forget this. Still, most Americans are unfortunately ignorant of the customs of other cultures. Please, before you start blaming people and calling them creepers, consider the fact they might not be natives. We already have enough trouble trying not to look like a self-absorbed culture, don't make it harder.
  11. Durandal
    Between this and Battleborn, I think I might end up liking MOBAs.
  12. Durandal
    Absolutely Incredible! I love it!
  13. Durandal
    Morgan Freeman narrating it.
  14. Durandal
    Text Wanted: Username Images: Regular Size Extra Details? Focus on pony in lower right, prefer name aligned with the MG he's using, but your discretion.
  15. Durandal
    From our very own @@Merion! A hundred times better than anything Hasbro pumps out.
  16. Durandal
    In Victorian England, a commoner was not allowed to look directly at the Queen, due to a belief at the time that the poor had the ability to steal thoughts. Science now believes that less than 4% of poor people are able to do this.
  17. Durandal
    I'm sorry, but this is all I can think about when I saw this character.
  18. Durandal
    You know what Teletubbies needs? A dark and gritty remake for the teens that grew up watching it.
  19. Durandal
    #spookedthefuckout Agreed, good for a first attempt.
  20. Durandal

    [snail intensifies]

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      Literally Snails

      *slimes on*

    2. Durandal

      Durandal

      *slimes internally*

  21. Durandal
    Apate Metis, Cautious, Traditional, Full Body
  22. Durandal
    It's rare that I listen to things older than my father, but after listening to hours upon hours of Radio New Vegas and Galaxy New Radio, it worms its way into your head. Then there's this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4DE06z5I2s
  23. Durandal
    Anything that has to do with Celestia, Cadence, Luna, or Twilight being tyrants and Equestria being oppressed. If I wanted absurd grimdark I'd go play some Warhammer 40K.
  24. Durandal
    So... Did everyone just up and die?
  25. Durandal
    We already expected to find some remnants of water on Mars, the question was how much of it was still present. This is an excellent find and might lead to the discovery of Martian life, but practically it's not particularly interesting. Any effort to colonize the planet would still require intense terraforming, so we've still got a long way before much can be done on Mars.
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