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[bahihs]

When Anaxagoras was told of the death of his son he did not shed a single tear. When asked why he did not grieve he replied: "I knew he was mortal".

"All porcupines float. But more importantly, scientists have tried to drown porcupines." -Helen Keller

"Everything is funnier when said by Hellen Keller" -Hellen Keller

[Eric Blank]

If you're going to publish a research paper that states that all porcupines float, I expect to see a LOT of youtube videos of porcupines being picked up and chucked into large bodies of water.

[CaptainMcClellan]

"In many of my observations (and in turn, some experiences), I tend to wonder; who is the stronger being? The one who delivers abuse, and forces someone into (many) a situation against their consent, or the one who endures it all (in lieu of said abuser)?" --Itnetlolor

Or abridged: "Who is stronger? The slaver or the slave?" --Itnetlolor

For context, I've seen some shows and movies where the, often bullied, victim ends up doing something suicidally crazy/stupid, and oftentimes, against their will (ordered/dared/blackmailed by said bully/"superior"/"Alpha"), and you never see the bully ever go through the same ordeal; or even just outright Karma Houdinis, and they (the bully) brags as if they're more hardcore (from mob bosses to schoolyard jackasses). Now, if only the victim realized this hidden truth, they could take on said bully in a heartbeat, and their lack of confidence (or enduring good will; or hell, legal action) is the only thing holding them back from killing/returning the favor to said bully.

In essence that's the truth of martyrdom, not to throw oneself at horror for vainglorious or selfish ends, but to endure against the abuser who would persecute you even unto death, for their sake and salvation do you endure. That to pay abuse of oneself back to the abuser is a great thing, to halt those who would be abusers by your perserverence is greater. If that sounds sanctimonious, keep in mind that I'm speaking as the would-be abuser.

Not pithy, but I tried my best.

[Cryxis, Prince of Doom]

Ptw

[CaptainMcClellan]

Ptw

Wtp

[Cryxis, Prince of Doom]

Ptw

Wtp

Tpw

[Helgoland]

MfG!

[Zrk2]

Aaaand derail commenced.

[Cryxis, Prince of Doom]

¨He who dies with the most toys wins¨ -My dad/Me

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 It is a simple rule of humanity that has shown to be true through out history, or at least shown that people practice it as they should in a competitive manor and that is this. He who dies with the most toys wins. Let us look at the history of man kind to prove this true, what do many of the wealthy in the world do with their money when there is nothing better to spend it on? They build large structures and buy extravagant things. They don't spend their excess on the people they rule, no, they spend it on themselves because they are competing with every other man to win this game that every man is playing so why would they help someone else when they could further themselves in the lap of luxury and inch closer to victory. Humanity is vain and unreasonable and through our ages we have created a game that many will choose to play that only hurts us as a whole and that game still stands today whether we wish it to or not, there will always be someone trying to win.
Lets take a modern example, the king of Dubai, I am not saying he is a bad person, quite contrary he's better than many, but he is one of if not the most wealthy man alive and he has spend his unholy riches on building large buildings and making a name as some would say.
Maybe the rules should be changed ever so slightly to include the value of the toys at hand, as to say instead something closer to this,¨He who dies with the most or most expensive toys wins¨. Now this game will continue for many years more but when humanity takes its last breath and we are finished, the game will be over and the winner shall be decided. 

[CaptainMcClellan]

¨He who dies with the most toys wins¨ -My dad/Me

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 It is a simple rule of humanity that has shown to be true through out history, or at least shown that people practice it as they should in a competitive manor and that is this. He who dies with the most toys wins. Let us look at the history of man kind to prove this true, what do many of the wealthy in the world do with their money when there is nothing better to spend it on? They build large structures and buy extravagant things. They don't spend their excess on the people they rule, no, they spend it on themselves because they are competing with every other man to win this game that every man is playing so why would they help someone else when they could further themselves in the lap of luxury and inch closer to victory. Humanity is vain and unreasonable and through our ages we have created a game that many will choose to play that only hurts us as a whole and that game still stands today whether we wish it to or not, there will always be someone trying to win.
Lets take a modern example, the king of Dubai, I am not saying he is a bad person, quite contrary he's better than many, but he is one of if not the most wealthy man alive and he has spend his unholy riches on building large buildings and making a name as some would say.
Maybe the rules should be changed ever so slightly to include the value of the toys at hand, as to say instead something closer to this,¨He who dies with the most or most expensive toys wins¨. Now this game will continue for many years more but when humanity takes its last breath and we are finished, the game will be over and the winner shall be decided. 

"That's a terrible philosophy, but an excellent pun." - me

Aaaand derail commenced.

"The derail happened long ago."

[TD1]

Cats, despite being the subject of a cuddle, will never fully participate.

[hops]

¨He who dies with the most toys wins¨ -My dad/Me

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 It is a simple rule of humanity that has shown to be true through out history, or at least shown that people practice it as they should in a competitive manor and that is this. He who dies with the most toys wins. Let us look at the history of man kind to prove this true, what do many of the wealthy in the world do with their money when there is nothing better to spend it on? They build large structures and buy extravagant things. They don't spend their excess on the people they rule, no, they spend it on themselves because they are competing with every other man to win this game that every man is playing so why would they help someone else when they could further themselves in the lap of luxury and inch closer to victory. Humanity is vain and unreasonable and through our ages we have created a game that many will choose to play that only hurts us as a whole and that game still stands today whether we wish it to or not, there will always be someone trying to win.
Lets take a modern example, the king of Dubai, I am not saying he is a bad person, quite contrary he's better than many, but he is one of if not the most wealthy man alive and he has spend his unholy riches on building large buildings and making a name as some would say.
Maybe the rules should be changed ever so slightly to include the value of the toys at hand, as to say instead something closer to this,¨He who dies with the most or most expensive toys wins¨. Now this game will continue for many years more but when humanity takes its last breath and we are finished, the game will be over and the winner shall be decided. 

I'm pretty sure that's a common quote. Or well, at least back in the days of yore Gaiaonline said it. Which is strangely appropriate for a community that currently embody commodity fetishism like no other.

Cats, despite being the subject of a cuddle, will never fully participate.

Yup, cats are still my spirit animal all right.

Meow stop cuddling me human.

[CaptainMcClellan]

"Why?" -All humans.

[Caz]

"In many of my observations (and in turn, some experiences), I tend to wonder; who is the stronger being? The one who delivers abuse, and forces someone into (many) a situation against their consent, or the one who endures it all (in lieu of said abuser)?" --Itnetlolor

Or abridged: "Who is stronger? The slaver or the slave?" --Itnetlolor

"You can either get broken, or you can be the one doing the breaking."

[Itnetlolor]

"Why?" -All humans.

"Why not?" --Everyone Else