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People are so superficial

Mon Aug 21, 2006, 8:17 AM
Ok, after looking at somethingawfull.com for a bit, I noticed this: [link]

Let me quote something from it:

"I used to be a believer in the popular myth that poverty in the US is the result of poor luck, not poor character. It took wasting years of my life and tens of thousands of dollars trying to help my “less fortunate” friends and boyfriends before I finally gave up and realized that their situations were the result of consistently making bad choices and not just misfortune. I got sick of being mooched off of and being sucked into their non-stop parade of problems, and bit by bit I’ve cut them out of my life. Having finally learned my lesson, I will never date someone in a lower socioeconomic class again."

Ok, let's look at this bit by bit:

1. She is saying that you are poor because of 'poor character'
2. Apparently she gives away money easily 'tens of thousands of dollars'
3. That she knows what's best for them 'consistently making bad choices and not just misfortune'
4. She doesn't want to help people through their 'non-stop parade of problems'
5. Removed all contact with them 'cut them out of my life'
6 The whopper, she will never date a poorer person than her 'I will never date someone in a lower socioeconomic class again'

Ok, if that hasn't got you annoyed yet, I'm going to help a bit.

Hypothetical situation time!
Let's just say you are the head of a major corporation who has organised millions of 'dollars' worth of deals and contracts. You have type 1 Diabetes (which is genetic) and love your life. You are single, but it doesn't bother you as you enjoy your work and your huge network of friends.
Then you have a heart attack (or stroke) because of Diabetes. You get slight brain damage which stops you from being able to think well enough to work. You are ruined and are only just surviving.

Then this woman comes along and says "You made a bad choice, it's your fault you're in this situation. I don't want to hear you ask for sympathy or help from me, you have poor character. So, I'm deleting you from my phonebook and screening all your calls. As you are now technically disabled and therefore 'working class' I will not date you."

Fuck you Ms Passey, get some realistic standards.

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:icontabithadorcas:
Y do you want to fuck Ms Passey? That would probably please her and I'm sure that's not the idea, it it? *purses lips and swishes tail in the manner of a haughty cat*
:iconiacto:
You always try to take things the wrong way, don't you?

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Well, that was offensive.
:icontabithadorcas:
Do I? Am I really that bad?
:iconiacto:
Yes. I hate you and wish you were dead.

In other news...

Going to a party next weekend!

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Well, that was offensive.
:iconcomradelazlo:
Do your part for the gene pool and die. You're such a derogatory person, and you're taking this the wrong way. Think for one moment:

("I used to be a believer in the popular myth that poverty in the US is the result of poor luck, not poor character. It took wasting years of my life and tens of thousands of dollars trying to help my “less fortunate” friends and boyfriends before I finally gave up and realized that their situations were the result of consistently making bad choices and not just misfortune. I got sick of being mooched off of and being sucked into their non-stop parade of problems, and bit by bit I’ve cut them out of my life. Having finally learned my lesson, I will never date someone in a lower socioeconomic class again.")

Ok, let's look at this bit by bit:

1. She is saying that you are poor because of ';poor character'
That, you're somewhat right about. She is - not entirely, but inferring partially.

2. Apparently she gives away money easily 'tens of thousands of dollars'
Anyone can do that. It's called charity. You ever done something like that? Proportion.

3. That she knows what's best for them 'consistently making bad choices and not just misfortune'
WRONG! She never says that. If something is a bad choice, it's a bad choice. Doing drugs is a bad choice. Murder is a bad choice. Jumping off a cliff is a good choice, in your case.

4. She doesn't want to help people through their 'non-stop parade of problems'
No, she's done it so long that she's tired. If you had to continually cut others free, wouldn't you get a bit pissed off? Anyone with a mind of their own would.

5. Removed all contact with them 'cut them out of my life'
Let's use an analogy to describe how stupid you are. If your best friend stole something you owned, would you not be angry at this friend? If he did it again, and again, and again, would you still keep in touch, knowing he's just trying to hurt you? Imbecile.

6 The whopper, she will never date a poorer person than her 'I will never date someone in a lower socioeconomic class again'.
Now that's just silly on her part. But it's also silly on yours to judge her. It's not silly of me to judge, because you've incited anger and hatred in others, and created problems. She's helped others. Have you?

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:iconiacto:
You call me derogatory by insulting me? That's very oxymoronic.

1. The ridiculous perception that being poor is due to your character is a lie spread around by propaganda, in direct competition to the equal rights that the same government claims to support.

2. I think you missed the point. If you read slightly before my quote, she says that the money she spent was 'wasted' money. So apparently, charity is wasteful according to her!

3. Some drugs are very beneficial, but I see your point. However, I believe she is referring to monetary decisions most likely due to inadequate education.

4. Actually, I'm a very forgiving person, and I don't hold grudges. Unlike you obviously, I believe people deserve new chances and can actually change. Did Mother Teresa one day think 'well, I'm sick of helping people, I'm going to take a break'?

5. Yes I would. And in fact, I have done this a fair few times, and every time I have talked it over and sorted the problem. Sometimes the best solution is to drift apart yes, but not forcibly. I don't believe in loosing contact with people just because they are poorer than me. I would help them out for the rest of my life if I had to, maybe I'm just passionate.

6. I fail to see how I'm judging her and you're not. You basically agreed with me on this statement. Also, she has incited anger and hatred in other people, namely those who are less fortunate in this capitalist society and see her blog as an attack on their situation.

One thing I do congratulate you for, is using proper English. It is becoming increasingly rare nowadays.

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Well, that was offensive.
:iconcomradelazlo:
Oxymoronic? I can see something of that ilk. Alas, I am proving a point - therefore it becomes ironic that it is done. Irony to use against you. Hipster Irony, if one considers the ED definition. But enough of that.

By the way, I'm not going to retort to your statements. They're right. Frankly, I like you too much to carry on with this charade. I'm going to concede the point now, and leave. Maybe we'll talk again at some point.

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:iconiacto:
I'm not personally familiar with ED and the concept of hipster irony, but I do see your point. Almost everyone who comments on here hates me for my point of view, because they don't see the logic behind it. Looking back on that article, it is very poorly written, and it is not entirely clear what my objective was. I can't remember to be perfectly honest. I'm sure we shall converse at a later point indeed!

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Well, that was offensive.
:iconcomradelazlo:
I shall make it a priority!


...Incidentally, you seem to be a HL player. Am I correct in assuming you own a 360?

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