The 10,000 Post thread V3

[Cpt Johnny 58]

1921

 

People in some countries receive extremely lax law enforcement in general, for example the so-called third world countries. It's a double-edged sword; you can mug anyone you like, but you must also constantly protect yourself from being mugged. It's the same for cyber crimes, in the case of lax internet law enforcement. However, it must be pointed out that certain cyber crimes are and ought to be given far more attention than others. To give an example, compare hacking of government websites, credit card fraud, digital piracy and online slander. Which crime do you think would governments devote more time and resources to tackle?

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1922

 

Not slander, that's for sure.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

1922

Not slander, that's for sure.

1923: I agree in part. Cybrrbulling can have serious mental consequences on the victim. Whereas in the old days if you got beaten up and harassed by others at school you could still lock yourself up and retreat to the safety of your bedroom. Not so nowadays. People can access you 24/7 through technology. There is a hole in my wall due to me bursting out in anger because of this, which serves as a reminder of what people can do.

[Mr Saturn64 742]

1924

Cyber bulling is one of the the 2 reasons why I in high school isolate myself from people. (The other being dating drama, but that's not the point). I don't want to enter where people can be cruel to you whenever they feel. It's why I'm not on Facebook, Twitter, whatever else is out there. But I would rather be in my own company than everyone's company. Like Yoshi said, it's constant.

[Duke87 1,070]

(1925)

The thing about isolating yourself is you shut out the good along with the bad. At some point you have to break out of that shell.

[Larks2242 251]

1926.

 

1920

 

People who brag about their criminal conquests on Facebook are truly idiots.

 

The funny part is when they get nailed because of it.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1927

 

There's something to be said for actual human contact.  I think I'm just gonna let Butters take it from here:

[Mr Saturn64 742]

1928

1926.

1920

People who brag about their criminal conquests on Facebook are truly idiots.

The funny part is when they get nailed because of it .

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein

[Muck308 55]

1929

 

Breaking the law is like riding a motorcycle. If you haven't been down, you're going down.

[Duke87 1,070]

(1930)

That's an interesting analogy.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1931

 

A guy who gives a speech for my company's annual professional development waste of time told us the motorcycle thing, but it was shortened to start with "There are two types of motorcycle riders..."

[astronelson 339]

1932.

 

For some reason it reminds me of an aircraft design adage I heard a while back:

 

"A craft with its centre of lift behind its centre of mass will fly with difficulty; a craft with its centre of mass behind its centre of lift will fly once."

[Cpt Johnny 58]

At some point you have to break out of that shell.

1933

 

That's true if you're going into the job market, or still inside it. It doesn't apply to people who don't have to work (including the filthy rich as well as the welfare leeches). Unless you're doing it for your own psychological health or for your loved ones.

 

Edit: ↓ 頭がいいね! (smart! or lit. good brain!)

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1934

 

Or become a writer/artist/poet/etc and just send out emails for your job!

[Duke87 1,070]

(1935)

Dealing with people isn't just necessary to have a job. That's the easier part. Better mastery of dealing with people is having friends and relationships.

[Muck308 55]

1936

 

You learn a lot having those relationships.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1937

 

As much as I dislike them, the above two are correct.  People are better more often than not when you give them a chance.  Just remember that everyone's got stuff going on in their own lives, most of us aren't inherently evil, there are forces beyond our control at work around us all the time, and we should remember that we are not the center of anyone else's world.  Except maybe our moms.  Our moms love us.  Generally speaking, of course.  My mom loves me, I know this for a fact because she's told me a number of times throughout the years.

[Duke87 1,070]

(1938)

I touched a stingray today. They're slimy!

[Mr Saturn64 742]

1939

I try to keep my intervention with animals minimal.

[Muck308 55]

1940

 

My friend and I have been attempting to get his husky and my cat to become friends. My cat is hindering the success of the operation. She is cranky. meanwhile, my boy's dog just wants to cuddle.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1941

 

Huskies are, from what I have read, incredibly friendly dogs and make just awful guard dogs.

[Cpt Johnny 58]

1942

 

I didn't ever have interactions with animals bigger than a cockroach. I'm serious.

[Duke87 1,070]

(1943)

I love cats but don't really see myself ever owning one. Having a pet is too much bother.

[Larks2242 251]

1944.

 

And hard when they die.

[Mr Saturn64 742]

1945

Yeah, I'm just not an animal person. Even though foxes wander West Philly all the time, I still don't want anything to do witht hem.

[Haljackey 17,332]

1,946

 

I have a 1.5 year old cat and a 6 month old kitten. Adopted the cat from a shelter and he was pretty annoying / lonely. Neighbour's cat had kittens so I decided to take one... They keep each other company.

 

Cats require pretty minimal work. At the very minimum dry food, water and litter that you have to clean every now and then. Brushing / cleaning them and trimming their claws is extra, but it keeps your place from getting covered with cat dander and your furniture from being ruined.

[simlink 1,098]

1947

I'm a big animal person. Especially dogs. Ours become part of the family, not "just" a dog, so to speak.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

1948

 

When we move back to American (uh, excuse me "if," that should be "IF" we move back) we're totally getting a dog.  A rather large one, they tend to be better with kids.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

1949: I'm a cat person.

[Muck308 55]

1950

 

My cat has all but destroyed my leather recliner. I vacuum often so the dander isn't much of a problem but some of my furniture has been shredded, oh yeah. I choose to remain ignorant about the back of the couch. I know she claws at it but I never look. Out of sight, out of mind.