The Frontier of Time

Come, friends.

Let us bash our heads about in a waltz of wits 'till the eternity fades to the effervescent fog of chaotic nether and we are rendered into insignificant rambling old codgers gazing woefully out upon the precipice of the dark abyssal zenith naught but wielding pink umbrellas.


A place for thoughtful discussion- with an allowance of short reprieves of idiocy within a reasonable doubt.


Titles in which to identify with! Yes! (Chess pieces and Playing cards shall work nicely)

Ranks:

White Queen - Aura-Desu
White Rook - PumpJack McGee
White Knight - Artcellrox

First topic of discussion is something that has existed since the days sentience first emerged: Prejudice.

Mankind- among other species- is most visibly prejudiced, and society itself has largely and even embraced it at times. Only very recently (upon the historic scale) have women and ethnic minorities been given any rights, and the GLBT (gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender) community is still in the infant stages of being accepted as regular people.

But we all know that theses groups of people must still fear their fellow man. Stones and threats are still thrown. Exclusion and shunning still press their backs.

So I put it to you, fellows and lassies- why do we persist in such behaviour? Is it something innately ingrained, to bully those whom we deem inferior- or even just to bully in order to assert our superiority, even if we personally hold no quarrel with the targets? How much do you think mob mentality comes into play regarding this? The turning of a blind eye and deaf ears- as long as it doesn't hold an immediate, apparent effect upon those whom we hold close?

Another chat thread?

Also First!

You know the experiment of the monkeys in he cage?

Indeed I do, Mel.

Remembering it was part of what inspired me to make this thread in the first place- actually.

Basically, it's kinda like a Serious Discussion thread- but not limited to one topic and some plain old chatter along the way.

Basically my attempt to mimic the talks me and pals have when we hang out.

Well, if I have some srstlk with friends, it usually end up as weird science talk...

The experiment basically showed why people act that way: Thats the way we do this shit for ages!
And if someone were to change this they had to catch a full impact of "Change is bad!" people.

I would like to say this seems like a good chat and I would like to participate in the future. But to be honest, I am not currently in the state of mind for the current level of conversation that is appreciate here. I hope that this place prospers and when I return, I can join in.

High Class chat thread?

VIII - Strength

I'd like that title

:3 I would like ace of spades title, alas I must complete Bf3 before I grace this thread with a post.

Heh. I suppose so, if you wish to see it that way. It is run by Mr. Suspenderpants, after all.



Not Tarot cards. Playing cards.

Unless you meant the Eight of Spades.



Duly noted. You'll receive the title upon entry.

I just wanted to state that I have put this in the masterlist as a personal thread, if you want it to be considered a chat or game please let me know and I will move it respectfully.

Also, this thread looks interesting and if I don't feel so lazy I may make the time to join give my input with you.

but for now have a nice day ^_^

Aura-Desu~

I'd love to have you chime in, Aura. We never really spoke.

Thanks.

I Honestly believe our society should have the people who are willing to stand out for what they believe. I do not however condone the actions of the ones who deem it worthy to shove it down the throats of others. Our whole way of life is based off of what we believe, but it is the ability to question that belief that has allowed us to grow. Should we still believe the world is flat? No, of course not, in time we have proven that what we believed was false all along. I believe it will be the same with prejudice. Right now there are people who adamantly stand against it, but as they aren't the ones committing this "sin" why should they care? Because it affects their children of course. So then they will fight not just for themselves but to try and protect their children. Though sadly, it will be in vain, as I'm sure even children who grow up with strict parents will see that the world is changing and people are free to do what they want.

I do not agree that everyone should have the same opinions as it is the difference in opinions and the ability to question stuff that has let our economy grow. Science itself is all about questioning stuff and proving it is wrong and with it we have learned many things.

So my opinion is just like we have come to accept the earth is indeed round not flat, so will we come to accept those who decide to live by a different lifestyle. Not to say of course that there will never be people who think it is wrong, for we are each entitled to our own opinions.

/nonimportant rambling

also if possible I want to be the White Queen because the queen can be either your biggest ally or you biggest enemy

White Queen it is.



Well, naturally people are entitled to their own opinions- but there do exist universal truths amongst all peoples' of the world. Common things shared by all save for the few psychopaths. A fear of death- for example. Empathy towards those in misery. Murder, rape, theft, and torture are unacceptable across the globe (except-again- for degenerates).

So do you think prejudiced ideas will fade away? Or will the old ones be replaced with new prejudices against new people?


The one that baffles me the most is sexism.

We are a sexual species. We cannot exist without one another. This is obvious.

Now- whenever addressing gender issues- it's very easy to fall into arguments about double-standards and all that. Which is a derivative of sexism- but I'll consider as an entirely different subject to breach at a later time.

Yes, rape, theft, murder etc. are good points but the problem lies in the fact that those are detrimental to our society, where as gay/lesbian etc relationships are not(except for the loss in possible spouses for capable breeding)

I believe there will always be prejudice, even if we can convince people something is fixed there will always be the people who will point out what is "broken"

As I've always been the target of bullying on my school life, I believe some people gains pleasure from bullying, since they have nothing better to do, sometimes they say that they actually do it to fix something unfavorable on the target, but I feel that its a lie, most of the time.

Heh. Shoulda figured most people would be frightened away by the idea of thinking.

It's simply bouncing thoughts and opinions around, folks- there are no wrong answers.

Aha! I forgot that you made a thread. Unfortuantely, Darkhilt took the Ace of Spades...so if possible, I'd like to have White Knight. Fitting, wouldn't you say? :P

Anyway, prejudice...where to begin? I guess it's true that, even in this age, some prejudice still remains. Granted, it's not as strong as the hatred and discrimination born from apartheid, but some people still have their minds in the past, and find it quite difficult to adjust to a lot of modern ways. Still, I always hope the day will come that prejudice no longer exists in the world. A guy can dream, right?

Bah, sometimes I really just say what come to mind first. I don't even know if what I said just now made any sense.

Haha. I run this show, Art. Sense is of little concern as long as you can successfully convey your ideas.

White Knight you are.

So, have any other topics in mind for the future? I noticed you may be touching on sexism someday.