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I can't agree more. Net Neutrality shouldn't be on the chopping block, but it only is because Ajit Pai is corporate as can be, and most, if not all, of these corporations care only about the money and not their consumers. Big cable is really bad about it considering Netflix provides a better version of the same thing for a tenth of the price. -_-

No worries. I'm the same way sometimes.

I'm usually somewhere around a 4 on most days... :/ Some days though it's more like a 5 or 6, and some days it gets to a 1 or 2.

That definitely looks like a Diglett.

I agree completely. Quitting the fandom entirely is pretty ridiculous. It's not like quitting League of Legends or anything, because there's so much toxicity there that there's a reason to straight up uninstall the game and never play it again (I did exactly that a couple of months ago). There are 3 problems with it for me:

1. Why? Seriously, what reason could possibly be had for it? The fandom is not that toxic, and it's separate from the show...

2. People can come back or leave any time, and it doesn't matter... I've taken hiatuses from here sometimes for weeks where I literally only look at my notifications on here, and haven't watched the show in any capacity. I'm pretty inactive in the community anyways.

3. What compels people to have a temper tantrum over being here and not watching the show? Pretty childish if you ask me.

To me the choice is pretty freaking obvious with how Trump's presidency is already going (Not like I didn't expect this...). DEFINITELY going with Bernie on this one. Even then, I'm still not entirely sure what Bernie's trying to do right now, reforming an obviously unfixable party... Though I'm thinking he's doing it because he wants to earn the trust of the Democrats to the point that they won't rig the primaries against him again, It seems to be alienating most of his base, for some reason... (I'm part of his base, but I'll admit, there are quite a few whiny people in his base. I'm actually compromising in supporting Sanders to be honest, because I'm probably a bit further left than he is...).

I would NEVER support Trump. Though I actually like his stance on trade, everything else is completely backwards to me... Seriously, he and his entire administration should really fuck off (putting it NICELY...). The route they're going, expect a soaring debt, us to be involved in at least 5 or 6 different wars (yes, I do mean ACTUAL WARS), and restricted internet access (yes, there's a good chance that our access to parts of the internet is at stake...), among other things.

Though I would really want Noam Chomsky to run... 

I was convinced enough by the fact it's a Call of Duty game.

Opinion comment to these replies concerning other cartoons:

• I'm going to post my opinion on Steven Universe sometime later. I'm just going to say that it isn't an overly positive one.
• I really liked Gravity Falls, though I couldn't find most of the second season. Will go into detail another time.
• Rick and Morty is really good, and I can't wait for Season 3. Pickle Rick!
• I'm currently watching Amazing World of Gumball, and I like it, but not as much as most of the others.

13 minutes ago, JonasDarkmane said:

This is not about war, unless you are possibly referring to a war of ideologies?

Pay no heed to the title. Judge not the book by it's cover

 I didn't really look at it too much... Nonetheless, it would be better if people like myself could find common ground with the right. The key word, though, is could...

I'm used to the title referring to a certain group of people I vehemently disagree with -_-

I agree we don't need war. But the title was making me cringe.

On ‎3‎/‎29‎/‎2017 at 8:27 AM, Sunny Fox said:

If you're watching Fullmetal Alchemist, make sure it's FMA: Brotherhood. There is an older version of the anime, which diverges from the original story quite a bit. Also, add Cowboy Bebop to your anime list if you haven't seen it yet.

Yeah I heard that one is better. Might change that.

Heard of it, it's further down on the list somewhere.

I wasn't supposed to publish this yet. Oh well.

I agree almost entirely. This fear-mongering from both parties is a little ridiculous, and your point is what I believe makes having a proper debate (not one where I have to curse at somebody repeatedly about their lack of backing) these days almost impossible. Though from a moderate to far left perspective (probably similar to yours, but maybe a little farther), I can see how some people believe that a political shift to the right messed up America and ruined American values (Islamophobia is part of American culture now...). Those people being the some of the progressives (to which I would say I belong).

I would have no loyalty to either party either, they are both too far (by quite a ways) to the right and far too corrupt for me. Though if the People's Party goes through or the Justice Democrats actually succeed in the takeover of the Democratic Party (both are doubtful) I'd support them. Only thing I agree with Trump on is TPP, though I feel he was a bit too brazen about the way he left the TPP, and otherwise I believe he's a completely insane narcissist who has a corporate love affair with private prisons. He doesn't WANT to destroy America, but I think he will by just being his normal oblivious self.

We need to talk, sure. But talking isn't in the best interests of the media. They make money off of this sensationalism. That's what will need to happen first before concessions can begin, and we can have a functional democracy again instead of the political equivalent of a pillow fight sponsored by huge money corporations (somebody should make that into a political cartoon... Would be really funny.)

Even as a Conservative, I hope it's the latter.

 

DNC = pretty much on life support right now.

Glad that it doesn't take a progressive to see the problem.

That's the truth. Democrats have been total doormats (reference) for all of this time. They don't stand for liberal beliefs anymore like in the days of LBJ and Kennedy (probably the last two really liberal presidents we've had to be honest). They just take corporate money and don't care about the people, or have strong opinions either.

I like Teddy. His most famous quote, "speak softly and carry a big stick" rings with me. He was a certified Bad Motherfucker who probably did carry a big stick. If he was alive today, he could probably carry .357 Magnum wherever he wanted and nobody would say anything to him.

I wish the US would have heeded it when it came to the Middle East...

Nobody probably would, because you don't mess with Teddy.

01. Check. +1

02. Not really into alphabetizing too much.

03. Could say that, though it's more the grammar checker. I can't count how many times it's been wrong. +1

04. Kind of, though only to an extent. +.5

05. Haven't, though I have read Jurassic Park quite a few times.

06. Not really, though I've had a history with nervousness. +.5

07. Yes, several times actually XD +1

08. Don't really use them too much. +.5

09. Yes. So much so in fact that whenever I broke school rules (twice, ever) I felt bad about myself as a human being. +1

10. I feel like that applies to an extent. +.5

11. I think I have been called those a few times. +.5

12. I've read an encyclopedia in some, so that counts I'd guess. +1

13. Not me. I put forth very little effort in things I feel like I don't need to.

14. I've gone days saying literally nothing to anyone else. +1

15. A few things, but definitely not everything. +.5

16. Yes and No. Yes- I like to learn and had a pretty strict grandmother. No- The social aspect of school is relieving to be rid of for me, but that's kind of like S1 Twilly. +1

17. Actually, yes. My Computer Programming Teacher and one of my coaches for academics. In fact, I got the former to write letters of recommendation without a second thought, and the latter of them, well... Hadn't really communicated with them since a little while before the end of school, and I got a gift of 20 dollars for graduation. +1

10/17. I mean I'm like her basically without the try-hard, bookworm, or organized parts, and probably more fringy.

What would you rank Lincoln?

I put him somewhere like 8th when I made a list yesterday (I do this once every few months usually, my opinions change sometimes on a few presidents). I give him quite a bit credit for his leadership during the Civil War (I had him 3rd at a point), but he had some issues regarding the way he took criticism of the way he ran the government, and he did imprison people he suspected of being Confederate spies without any real proof to back it up. He also *fun fact* did NOT initially support equal rights for

African-Americans, in fact in an 1858 debate with Stephen Douglas he admitted he wasn't for racial equality, though his view on it changed after a while. But nonetheless he was a fairly good leader in the time of the Civil War, even though the greatness is something I believe is overrated by conservatives and even other liberals as well.

Japanese Dirge of Cerberus had multiplayer, and they thought cuz ff11 did poorly americans didn't like multiplayer lol.

Didn't know that Dirge of Cerberus had multiplayer in the JP version...

I don't speak for America, but I don't like MMOs. I'm fine with a multiplayer concept, but I really don't like MMO games. Toxic communities, subscription fees, as well as the fact I hardly ever interact with anyone in games like that anyways makes it kind of pointless and a waste in my opinion. But I do like multiplayer games, though. One of my favorite games ever made has no single-player (unless you count playing against bots as single-player, and honestly the bots are like mediocre players...)

I can relate to a lot of things on this list. As a fellow person with Asperger's, I have low self-esteem and am very socially awkward. My "handwriting" is awful, my math skills are horrible and have been extremely reclusive after I graduated from high school for a very good reason.

 

A great deal of my high school "friends" weren't my friends to begin with and I came to that realisation just months after I graduated.

 

I'm sorry for venting but that's what I feel my life has been for the past few years.

I actually am really good at math, as I mentioned. I blazed my classmates badly when it came to multiplication charts. I was also the only male (not boy, really) to go into the optional Calculus class, and I was probably the only one who did more than half of the questions on the end of the year AP exam. I also made it to a state-level academic event in a event that involves really fast mental math. I almost made it twice more.

Yeah I realized that one of my main friends throughout high school was just bullying me. I finally got fed up with his junk (even though he did actually legit save my life at a waterpark. I am so afraid of deep water that I can't swim) and ditched him. I deliberately sat by myself for a day, and then I sat again with my friends at the nerd table (a table of mostly otakus, but there were three pegasisters (including myself in that category)). I usually always tried to stay alone anyways, because I always felt I was the only person I knew personally who'd understand all the peculiarities of mine, the many of them. I was probably voted "Most Shy" and "Most Unique" (male lists) in my class likely by everyone. It showed when teachers even offered me a tux for prom and I still didn't go, because I didn't want to. I also didn't put my last name on the back of my Letterman's Jacket. (I only put my name on the front so that way people still knew who's jacket it was).

Venting isn't a problem. I end up needing to do so quite a bit... Plus, it was pretty relevant to the topic. 

What matters most is being comfortable in the skin you're in... and it sounds like you're already a number of steps down that road.

 

I understand quite a bit; I was also tormented all through school, and as I had a pacifist mindset, I endured a LOT of beatings and humiliation.  Name calling, backstabbing, lying, slander, and physical bullying were hallmarks of my school years... but, essentially, it only made me more durable.

 

My durability has been tested over and over again since those days, and it has NOT been found lacking.

 

I'm all for self-exploration - it's the only way anyone can ever truly KNOW themselves.  Even the gender exploration is all fine and good, because you should decide for yourself who and what you are.

 

I just wanted to let you know, from the perspective of someone who's already been down a similar road, that it's far better in the long run to avoid labels... but that shouldn't stop you from defining yourself.

 

I'm glad you received my words well - I was a bit worried you'd think I was trying to upset you or dig at you; quite the contrary, as I was simply trying to encourage you to look past the need for labels.

 

Thank you for your time... and your respect.  *humbly bows*

I didn't perceive the all-caps well, but I got the message.

Thanks for the input. It was well appreciated. =)

As someone who IS diagnosed with Asperger's Autism, I feel I have to ask you a question, if I may...

 

What is the purpose of being considered Autistic?

 

I mean, why are you so adamant on insisting you have it?  Many of the symptoms you admit point to autism, but one could just as easily attribute them to minor tremors, mild paranoia and OCD... what would be the point of having yourself declared autistic?

 

Many people nowadays claim Asperger's simply to use it as an excuse for any behavior they might decide to engage in.  

 

"Oh, did I call you stupid?  Sorry - Asperger's."

 

"You're mad at me because I'm staring at you?  Sorry - Asperger's."

 

"You don't like my opinion?  Well, I have Asperger's, so you're being insensitive!"

 

You might be surprised at just HOW OFTEN this is done.  I, for one, HATE HATE HATE the practice of Autistics who hide behind their diagnosis, treating it like a combination All-Access Pass and Excuse Note for anything that they might want.  Doing this is what has cheapened the diagnosis in the first place, as more and more people who deal with Asperger's use it as an excuse instead of an explanation.

 

Wanting to be a part of the Autistic Community?  Then BE a part of it.  Be active in their discussions, chat with them and get to know them personally - you don't NEED to be Autistic to be a friend to those who are.  There's simply no reason to NOT be involved in such a community, but you shouldn't WANT a label just to feel as though you belong.

 

Having the diagnosis WILL NOT change the way you see your life; it won't make things better, nor will it make things more fair OR more real OR more bearable.  It might help some folks understand what you're going through a bit more, and it might also get you some extra attention - but ultimately, it's merely a label.  A label that looks quite enticing, but STILL a label, all the same.

 

Trust me, speaking as an almost 40 year old person who has experienced a few things in life, it's FAR better to simply allow yourself to BE YOURSELF.  Quirks, idiosyncrasies, weird habits and other strangeness are simply what makes a person HUMAN; it's called 'personality', and frankly, you seem chock full of it.

 

Yes, that's a compliment.

 

Humans have this strange habit of trying to name things - as a race, we're OBSESSED with it.  Think of all the planets and stars we've named, all the species of living creatures, all the bacteria and flora and fauna... humanity is completely taken with the idea that we HAVE to label things.

 

Humans even label other humans... which, essentially, is all the diagnosis of Asperger's truly is: a label.  And NOT a flattering one.

 

My advice to you is to not worry so much about getting diagnosed.  Unless you just want people to look at you sideways, pity you or use it for an excuse, there's really no benefit in having yourself labelled.  To be honest, it's more of a detriment than an assist.

 

If you're looking to get diagnosed so you can feel like you fit in, allow me to inform you that it WILL NOT HAPPEN THAT WAY.  Fitting into human society is something we want, as humans are social creatures by nature, but wanting to belong so much that you're wanting to be labelled for the rest of your life is NOT the proverbial Key To The Executive Washroom; all it ever got me was a difficult time getting a job.

 

People should accept you for who you are - including yourself.  From all I've read above, I don't see someone suffering from Asperger's, but someone who is imperfect, somewhat shaken, a bit odd... but, all in all, a wonderful human being.  It's the FLAWS of a person - and how they deal with those flaws - that truly define the kind of person you are.

 

Me?  I don't use my Asperger's for ANYTHING - I usually keep the fact I have it either to myself, or mention it in passing.  I try to take personal responsibility for ALL my actions, logically breaking down WHY I did a thing and HOW I got to the decision to do so.  

 

I define my Asperger's, but I refuse to allow it to define ME.

 

As to the above, I am NOT saying you aren't Autistic - instead, I'm saying that you might rather choose to simply be the way you are WITHOUT labels... because, unfortunately, labels tend to be forever.  What seems so certain at a young age might be a BIG mistake when you reach the twilight of your life.

 

Because of MY label (which, by the way, was reverse-diagnosed from my son), I've been seen as a "moron who don't know any better", a "simpleton", and an "entitled dumbass" - and that was only because I admitted it to these people, not because it was a critical point or anything.  For the rest of my life, there will be people who will judge me SOLELY on this one label, and they'll always be convinced that I'm incompetent and incapable... and believe me, that feels FAR more humiliating and frustrating than you'd believe.

 

My advice is to read up on Psychology and Human Behavior Patterns; find the "whys and hows" of what you're feeling, then explore yourself and your mentality.  WHY do you do what you do?  Not to stop it... but to perhaps understand it better.  Get a grip on it.  Familiarize yourself with it, to the point where you can feel or see your reaction coming and can possibly take steps to stop it or lessen its' impact.

 

Do what you can to AVOID a label, because you can't peel off this one.  It might seem like the "help" you'll get would be worth it, but here's something they DON'T tell you - that "help" doesn't come without a price.  Medical expenses, time and effort, mild to grand humiliation... oh, and let's not forget the fact that there's not a single, solitary guarantee that you'll get ANY kind of help whatsoever.

 

Bottom line, here: You do NOT need to be diagnosed with Asperger's Autism; instead, you should simply chuckle at yourself, say "well, I suppose I am what I am", and run with it.  Explore the world around (and within) you.  Learn about yourself from YOU, the highest authority on such.  Live a little.  Love a little.  Laugh a little.  You're a living, breathing being, and there's nothing wrong with acting like it.

 

Don't reduce yourself to a blurb or label - you deserve BETTER than that from life.  

That does make sense, but I'm still in a stage of my life where I'm trying to figure out who I am kind of, even though the end of that probably isn't far off. I've tried to figure out who I really am and not just follow the Jones' (if you don't know that's a saying that basically means you do everything the popular kids do) my entire life. I unfortunately did have to use labels to figure it out (and quite a few somewhat unsavory ones I may add. This isn't the only one).

I felt the need to post this because I felt like I wanted a viewpoint on my take on it, I guess. Though in hindsight (even though I posted this last night), I'm starting to be unsure what really drove me to post it other than watching Lockstin (Youtuber) talk about the Super Smash Bros. Series being about an autistic child (by the way it's probably the best video-game centered theory video on Youtube, and I've watched them pretty obsessively!).

Also, about the middle part or so where you mentioned people calling you a dumba**- Even with criticism, I would still rather be myself than anyone else (Even Samus Aran!). I have been called many a thing before and I have realized over that time that what society sees you as is much less important than what you really are. I learned this by experiencing so much ridicule from a young age (I was bullied from elementary all the way through high school, even by some that told me they were my "friends") that it really doesn't matter if people see you badly. Though that seems like what you might be trying to infer as your main point of the comment...

cause girls can't game, bruh.

I'm living proof that you're wrong

But I'm in a way in luck because I'm biologically male... I don't get bothered by those people. But it's still not completely lucky, of course.

I think it's official me and my boyfriend have been in a relationship the longest out of everyone else

Hard to choose, but here it is.

Twilight Sparkle

Fluttershy

Rarity

Well, I think some is the main key word here.

I disagree with the general statement that bronies are less decent people. In fact, the contrary, most of the time.

But it is true that some bronies do really disgusting things like rule 34 and shipping (oh yes, I mean it.). So do some of them, funny enough. Some of us are annoying, but I think honestly they say that out of a lack of open-mindedness.

But really, I think that anti-bronies are less decent people on these grounds:

1. Insulting people for just watching a TV show they enjoy.

2. Some of them actually really want to kill off the fandom. I know several on the internet.

3. Lastly, most are (here we go...) judgemental heterosexist hypocrites that have mental issues they need to fix.

There we are. My disagreement. I'm happy to disagree with being "vile" even though I don't do the vile things done by a good few of the fandom. But that isn't all of us. Heck, they do something even more vile. Number 4, they insult people to suicide, oftentimes.