Jason

The early 90s didn't have the internet.  What part of the 90s does the show feature?  I think the early 90s were more bizarre.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-morrisseys-far-right-babbling-is-costing-him

Is the backlash too much?  What if it even costs your career?  How do you mesh this singer's situation with this topic?

I would never get game downloads.  I prefer CDs or whatever method cause I'm old school in that way.  Well, one bad thing about that is kids.  They can be rough on games so downloads are preferable.

It would be cool to try it.  Well, I like a lot of older Disney stuff like The Cat from Outer Space.  Who has seen that?

I'd say it's a high probability situation, but it's the same chance that we can't reach it.  Since we can't reach it, we are deceived into thinking it isn't there.  Well, we'd have to reach life speeds to maybe reach it.

I think the American society is on a path of raising weak kids.  Kids have to learn to adult-up. Well, what I was I found out that appearing strong was the best thing, not actually fighting.  It's the same idea with possessing a nuclear arsenal. 😉

It doesn't end some kids thinking they're better than others, but besides that, I can't really say if I favor uniforms or not.  Well, it comes across as foreign to me cause I went to public schools in the US and in that case I don't like it, but without real concrete reasons.

It creates sons that are weak.  However, the mom thinks it helps the kid out.  Anyway, its difficult to criticize such women and in my case, I explained indirectly that people who are bossed around cannot develop leadership skills.

I used to be into Poser big time, but  I don't have a PC right now, so I can't do that, but I miss it cause it's loads of fun, as fun for me as music.

Anyway, getting into it is a priority if I can get a PC.  There's no doubt about it.

I can't paint or draw but I wish I could.  Well, I could if I wanted to, but I'd have to set aside time to learn and it's not a priority right now.  Do you all have time?

Who is into painting, drawing etc.?  What can you do?  How good are you?   How did you learn? Is there anyone who has considered getting into art or getting back into it?

Who is into stuff like Maya, Poser, Daz 3D, Blender etc..?  When did you get started?  How good are you?  Has anyone just considered getting into this stuff?  What might be some challenges?

I'm not into boy bands. However, I could be too closed minded about this.  Anyway, the Beatles were a boy band when they started. Does anyone agree?

On 2/2/2023 at 5:40 AM, Grungie said:

I have CarPlay, but it requires I plug my phone in. Sometimes I’m too lazy to plug it in for just a short drive, so I listen to the radio.

My annoyance with the radio is how often they play the same songs over and over. Apparently the local classic rock station only recognizes 20 songs that came out between 1970 and 1989.

My favorite line from that station is “we own the entire Eagles catalog”. I didn’t know the Eagles only wrote one song.

Yeah, I can't blame you here. In fact, unless it's paid radio, it's not worth it in some places.  Well, as you say, I can't understand why others are so closed minded (music listeners).

I play several instruments, however, one I haven't attempted is the banjo.  It sounds very fun and I like bluegrass, but I don't think it would be easy.

In World War II, Hitler invaded the east to gain access for living space for Germans and for resources.  It's as clear cut as that and any racist stuff was just to justify the main reason.   Well, does anyone think war could come from other reasons?   Well, in the case of Hitler, you could have said he was trying to stop Communism, which indeed did take over Eastern Europe and part of Germany after World War II, but then again, Germany strongly wanted resources.

This is a dark topic, so I don't mean to offend people.   However, though, in a free-speech arena it's worth a thought.   Anyway, myself, I think some have it coming.  For instance, if someone is just really mean and people object to it, then wouldn't that bring in passive aggression and bullying?

Note, though, I don't agree with bullying even people who deserve it.  My Christian beliefs teach to deal with evil by avoiding it or challenging it head-on.   I don't have time to play games or answer cruelty with cruelty.

A good channel is a YouTube one by Brandon McNulty.  Does anyone know of more?  Do you incorporate what you learn into what you write?  Myself, I am a newbie to writing, so I am humble about listening to advice.

I'd like to build a soundproof room for drums or even just get a soundproof drum cage, but it's way too expensive.   In fact, a cheaper alternative is just a electronic set.  Anyway, though, even disregarding sound, a room for drums is a must for a musician and I had one at my old place, but it wasn't soundproof.

A lot of music of different genres are empowering.   However, I don't like songs about breakups and stuff.   They bring you down.   Actually, they could promote suicide, so they could be dangerous.

Some people might challenge a bubble, but critics might say, "Well, your delivery is stupid, no wonder you're being harassed.".   Well, that could be the case, however, how what is the probability it is always the case?  In fact, some people are on the prowl, looking for anyone saying stuff they don't like.

I don't buy any music.  I just listen to YouTube when I am in the mood.   However, though, I would like to get into collecting vinyl stuff.

On 1/8/2024 at 11:26 PM, Grungie said:

I feel a lot of internet activism is kind of pointless, especially on social media. I don’t think anyone’s ever had their opinions changed on Facebook or Twitter. It’s usually people posting for validation from their peers, or just pretending to be worldly.

You can post something that is outside someone's bubble, but be prepared to be harassed for it!   It's actually shocking how angry it makes people and I don't think it's the delivery of it; it's just the fact you're challenging the bubble.

It's common knowledge in the US that American media caters to either liberals or conservatives and both sides make unreasonable demands on their followers.  For instance, everything on the right is about "manning up" and on the left, "victimization".

That uniform is very tame compared to other "breastaurants".  In fact, I don't see how it arouses men a lot.