Matt I've heard (since I'll never watch that horrible film fucking ever) the problem with serbian film is how well shot the movie is. Like its one thing if it looks like a crappy troma level movie, and another when clearly someone took time to make it look like a real movie.
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
One of the key notions in feminism, or in power politics in general, is to understand that two statements can both be strictly factually true, but be effectively misogynist in a specific context (even if the speaker doesn't mean it to be).
Consider the following two statements.
1) Black people are more likely to suffer from folliculitis (skin irritation from shaving) than white people.
2) Black people score lower on IQ tests on average than white people.
Both of these are factually true statements. And in a certain context, (2) may be racist, or it may not be. If we were discussing, for instance, socioeconomic factors that reduce availability of education to black people, or social bias in IQ tests, (2) is not necessarily racist. But if we were discussing genetic differences between black people and white people, and somebody mentioned (2) as evidence of genetic inferiority, then (2) is racist.
Most of the time, though, it's something in between. Largely because individuals tend to be very bad at analyzing and understanding the sources of their own opinions. I'm not talking about critical thinking - this is different from critical thinking. This is more like introspection. Not "is this idea true," but "where did I first learn this idea, and why does it stick out in my memory, and why does it feel important?"
If we were talking about affirmative action, for example, then two people could both be stating idea (2) but one be less racist than the other strictly from context and emphasis and implication.
So most schisms between feminists and non-feminists ends up with both sides stating things that are factually empirically true, but one side who believes that once they've established the truth content of a statement their job is done, versus another side who believes that the truth content of a statement is only half of a discussion - the other half comes from the emphasis you put upon the statement in that particular context.
It also doesn't really help that our society doesn't make a huge effort distinguish between unconscious society-driven sexism/racism (the kind where you look down a little on women who sleep around a lot or walk a little faster at night when there's a black dude behind you) and beating your wife/burning a cross.
The former, while still bad, isn't something people should be horribly ashamed of or try to hide because otherwise they'll never confront it and try to change how they view the world, whereas the latter is actually loathesome.
Yes
Yeah, like those jerks who get bent out of shape when told that all white people are inherently racist.
Well, you're not supposed to say it publicly. Especially when that thought only comes out when there's a heated debate about race and the context couldn't be worse.
It just feels, to me, like a large number of companies still haven't really "gotten" what this whole internet thing is about
See- the FCC, the RIAA, the music industry, the comics industry, hell even the video game industry still doesn't really "get" it
what is there to "get"?
that it's really easy to violate copyright with the internets so they should try to compete against pirates by offering action figures with their animes or something?
that obsessive unemployed nerd hobbyists can always sub an animu and throw it on the torrents before a licensing deal can even be struck with a foreign distributor?
Yeah, like those jerks who get bent out of shape when told that all white people are inherently racist.
Everybody is a little racist (and sexist).
What matters is whether or not you strive to overcome those heuristics, or justify and rationalize them.
We need new words.
Because I know what you mean, but those are loaded terms. People don't enjoy being labeled "racist" and "sexist" when what you mean is "your less-than-conscious understanding passed down to you by society is actually unfair in your favor, and this is something you probably never had to confront."
It just feels, to me, like a large number of companies still haven't really "gotten" what this whole internet thing is about
See- the FCC, the RIAA, the music industry, the comics industry, hell even the video game industry still doesn't really "get" it
what is there to "get"?
that it's really easy to violate copyright with the internets so they should try to compete against pirates by offering action figures with their animes or something?
that obsessive unemployed nerd hobbyists can always sub an animu and throw it on the torrents before a licensing deal can even be struck with a foreign distributor?
You can if the body was alive when you started raping it.
Dear lord, I read the wikipedia page, I can't unread it now.
Edit: matt can't unread it, either.
Eh. I watched Cannibal Holocaust out of curiosity. I think there's a level of "extreme" that basically passes being realistic at all, and it just stops bothering me there.
I will say that by far the best thing about Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus was Debbie Gibson. She's aged very well and is still a definite WOULD.
I dunno acting aside Lorenzo Lamas is not what I would call a "positive" career direction. Though it does bring us closer to Debbie does the mall porn titles.
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
Yeah, like those jerks who get bent out of shape when told that all white people are inherently racist.
Everybody is a little racist (and sexist).
What matters is whether or not you strive to overcome those heuristics, or justify and rationalize them.
We need new words.
Because I know what you mean, but those are loaded terms. People don't enjoy being labeled "racist" and "sexist" when what you mean is "your less-than-conscious understanding passed down to you by society is actually unfair in your favor, and this is something you probably never had to confront."
those would be privilege and prejudice, which people still screech and get all NIMBY about
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Yeah, like those jerks who get bent out of shape when told that all white people are inherently racist.
Everybody is a little racist (and sexist).
What matters is whether or not you strive to overcome those heuristics, or justify and rationalize them.
We need new words.
Because I know what you mean, but those are loaded terms. People don't enjoy being labeled "racist" and "sexist" when what you mean is "your less-than-conscious understanding passed down to you by society is actually unfair in your favor, and this is something you probably never had to confront."
I don't even think it's purely something that is passed down by society
I think a lot of it is innately tied to the human mind's obsession with finding patterns in everything
All I'm saying is asians are bad drivers, and if they are asian women god help you, asian old women GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROAD!
To be fair, it's because they're a diminutive people and they can't both reach the pedals and see over the dash at all times.
Not even a height thing, I've seen properly tall asian people make bad driving decisions, like getting in a car and driving somewhere other people are.
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
You can if the body was alive when you started raping it.
Dear lord, I read the wikipedia page, I can't unread it now.
Edit: matt can't unread it, either.
Eh. I watched Cannibal Holocaust out of curiosity. I think there's a level of "extreme" that basically passes being realistic at all, and it just stops bothering me there.
It just feels, to me, like a large number of companies still haven't really "gotten" what this whole internet thing is about
See- the FCC, the RIAA, the music industry, the comics industry, hell even the video game industry still doesn't really "get" it
what is there to "get"?
that it's really easy to violate copyright with the internets so they should try to compete against pirates by offering action figures with their animes or something?
that obsessive unemployed nerd hobbyists can always sub an animu and throw it on the torrents before a licensing deal can even be struck with a foreign distributor?
Well, I definitely proposed a solution to the second one, and I don't know where you got the first one so
I think the thing they don't "get" is that someone somewhere will find a way to distribute their guarded material, and it is pretty easy, so why not make it, as pony (or feral?) said, easier to legitimately purchase than to steal
Like, if you can upload scans of a comic page, have it translated in a matter of hours, and reuploaded, why not just do that in house and offer a pay-by-chapter format for things like foreign manga?
Like, if all the popular fandub sites can host these things near instantly, why not do it yourself? These guys presumably have less resources than your publishing company, with the exception of time.
All I'm saying is asians are bad drivers, and if they are asian women god help you, asian old women GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROAD!
To be fair, it's because they're a diminutive people and they can't both reach the pedals and see over the dash at all times.
Not even a height thing, I've seen properly tall asian people make bad driving decisions, like getting in a car and driving somewhere other people are.
All I'm saying is asians are bad drivers, and if they are asian women god help you, asian old women GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROAD!
You know, I hate the 'well stereotypes come from somewhere' excuse but man, Asian in an Asian car is something to be avoided around Chicago.
Its ok matt, a lot of black people really like fried chicken too.
Well yeah, fried chicken is delicious.
It really is, I mean thats like the big dick thing, whats the big deal if they find something good thats actually good. Positive stereotype in my opinion.
Unlike fucking mayonaise and whitey, god damn whitey with his wonder bread and mayonaise sandwhiches.
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
It just feels, to me, like a large number of companies still haven't really "gotten" what this whole internet thing is about
See- the FCC, the RIAA, the music industry, the comics industry, hell even the video game industry still doesn't really "get" it
what is there to "get"?
that it's really easy to violate copyright with the internets so they should try to compete against pirates by offering action figures with their animes or something?
that obsessive unemployed nerd hobbyists can always sub an animu and throw it on the torrents before a licensing deal can even be struck with a foreign distributor?
Well, I definitely proposed a solution to the second one, and I don't know where you got the first one so
I think the thing they don't "get" is that someone somewhere will find a way to distribute their guarded material, and it is pretty easy, so why not make it, as pony (or feral?) said, easier to legitimately purchase than to steal
Like, if you can upload scans of a comic page, have it translated in a matter of hours, and reuploaded, why not just do that in house and offer a pay-by-chapter format for things like foreign manga?
Like, if all the popular fandub sites can host these things near instantly, why not do it yourself? These guys presumably have less resources than your publishing company, with the exception of time.
Look, just let me fucking pay for episodes of Dexter as it's being aired without having to subscribe to some premium cable package.
Is that too fucking much to ask?
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Everybody is a little racist (and sexist).
What matters is whether or not you strive to overcome those heuristics, or justify and rationalize them.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
It'll never be syfy to me, never.
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Well, you're not supposed to say it publicly. Especially when that thought only comes out when there's a heated debate about race and the context couldn't be worse.
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Bang out a script and we'll get Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow for the starring roles.
what is there to "get"?
that it's really easy to violate copyright with the internets so they should try to compete against pirates by offering action figures with their animes or something?
that obsessive unemployed nerd hobbyists can always sub an animu and throw it on the torrents before a licensing deal can even be struck with a foreign distributor?
We need new words.
Because I know what you mean, but those are loaded terms. People don't enjoy being labeled "racist" and "sexist" when what you mean is "your less-than-conscious understanding passed down to you by society is actually unfair in your favor, and this is something you probably never had to confront."
Its ok matt, a lot of black people really like fried chicken too.
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That people can justify anything.
Have you ever watched "Men Behind the Sun"?
You might say she gives you a wouldie.
To be fair, it's because they're a diminutive people and they can't both reach the pedals and see over the dash at all times.
I dunno acting aside Lorenzo Lamas is not what I would call a "positive" career direction. Though it does bring us closer to Debbie does the mall porn titles.
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those would be privilege and prejudice, which people still screech and get all NIMBY about
Also: Lorenzo Lamas.
I don't even think it's purely something that is passed down by society
I think a lot of it is innately tied to the human mind's obsession with finding patterns in everything
Not even a height thing, I've seen properly tall asian people make bad driving decisions, like getting in a car and driving somewhere other people are.
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And now you draw ever so closer to drilling a hole in your head.
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I'm
I'm missing the reference
Woman Of Undiscerning Lecherous Discourse?
Well, I definitely proposed a solution to the second one, and I don't know where you got the first one so
I think the thing they don't "get" is that someone somewhere will find a way to distribute their guarded material, and it is pretty easy, so why not make it, as pony (or feral?) said, easier to legitimately purchase than to steal
Like, if you can upload scans of a comic page, have it translated in a matter of hours, and reuploaded, why not just do that in house and offer a pay-by-chapter format for things like foreign manga?
Like, if all the popular fandub sites can host these things near instantly, why not do it yourself? These guys presumably have less resources than your publishing company, with the exception of time.
Also: fatty eyelids.
It really is, I mean thats like the big dick thing, whats the big deal if they find something good thats actually good. Positive stereotype in my opinion.
Unlike fucking mayonaise and whitey, god damn whitey with his wonder bread and mayonaise sandwhiches.
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INTERCOURSE
You just made up a bunch of shit there. Like those words don't actually mean anything.
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I said this last night and will say it again. Jennifer Grey has also aged well. God damn.
Look, just let me fucking pay for episodes of Dexter as it's being aired without having to subscribe to some premium cable package.
Is that too fucking much to ask?
Four times the sandy vagina!
So has Nina Hartley, and she's got a lot more uhhh milege.
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She got a nose job, though... not sure if that counts as "aging well".