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3 weeks ago

fundevogel said :

That’s a fine mustache you have.

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• 2 weeks ago

  What's your take on censoring childrens' costumes in public school Halloween parades?

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• 2 weeks ago

  How do you make an effective grocery list?

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• 3 weeks ago

  What criteria are most important when shopping for a light box?

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• 2 weeks ago

  When the candy runs out on halloween, what do you start giving out?

  iPhones
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• 2 weeks ago

  Why can't people admit that they are naturally entertained by violence?

  @RareDenver @oratio I’m not denying that a lot of people like watching violence, or that more than a few people are entertained by fighting. I’d have no trouble believing that a majority of people are entertained by violence, and I’m not casting any judgment on those people, either. My only problem is with the assertion that it is human nature to enjoy violence. I think that statements about what is, or is not, “human nature” are more often than not generalizations that fail to take into account the bias of one’s personal experiences. The question implies that those who say they do not enjoy violence are liars. I don’t believe that’s fair.
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• 2 weeks ago

  Why can't people admit that they are naturally entertained by violence?

  I suspect that this question is the work of a troll, because it’s ridiculous to assert that every member of the human race enjoys watching violence take place. It would be fair to say that reports of violence, especially those that include gruesome details, seem to attract our attention more than, say, reports on fiscal conservatism, but to conclude from that observation that it’s human nature to enjoy watching violence is gross oversimplification. This question is predicated on an assumption that delegitimizes the feelings and experiences of people who do not enjoy violence, real or fictional.
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• 2 weeks ago

  Problem with an aggressive cockatiel?

  I was hoping you were drunk, misspelling “cocktail” and “problem,” and asking about aggressive treatment for alcoholism. I can be of no service here.
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• 2 weeks ago

  What can a 3rd grader do when her friends don't like her?

  The daughter of a coworker of mine, who recently entered the 7th grade, is facing a similar problem: upon returning from summer break, her (now ex-)best friend mysteriously began criticizing her outfits and abandoning her for more popular girls. Losing friends, especially for shallow and superficial reasons beyond one’s control, is an unfortunate part of life that leaves the snubbed individual of any age feeling hurt, confused, and lonely. Assuming that you’re asking as the mother of the 3rd grader in question, my advice is to encourage your daughter to communicate with you about this problem, resist the impulse to involve yourself (e.g. contacting her “friends’” parents), make yourself as available as possible to spend time with her, as the process of making new friends can be lonely, and avoid criticisms at this sensitive time, even those you may perceive as constructive. While she may not struggle with self-esteem issues yet, it is never too early to build a foundation of self-confidence that will be essential as she gets older, the stakes get higher, and this sort of thing happens again. My advice to my coworker (which may be impractical- it’s hard to remember how difficult it is to be in K-12) was to remind her daughter that it always pays to be nice. As hurt as she may be, and as rewarding as it may feel to be mean back, learning to be nice even in these sorts of situations will enable her to make new friends quickly and easily. (One of the only positive aspects of children’s TV programs these days is the reinforcement of this message; shows like Hannah Montana valorize nice girls and make mean behavior seem as shallow, petty, and undesirable as it really is.)
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