Posts made by nick75

You can identify as a child as long as you want but you're still a sexual predator trying to justify their sick behaviour.
STOP!

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I can't believe how, in 2020, there is still a debate over whether paedophilia is wrong or harmful. I also can't believe how anyone will do anything but outright condemn this type of behaviour.
People with this affliction should seek professional help and not try to normalise it. And they should definitely not try to latch on to the LGBT community saying it's a sexual orientation or just like homosexuality.

We DON'T want you!

And one last thing, there is no such thing as a virtuous paedo!!
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First I'd like to say that, on principle, I'm totally against de-funding/abolishing the police.
However I kind of want to see Democrat cities across the country get rid of their police force and turn into the sh*thole that Minneapolis has become. If Democrats think that the police aren't an essential part of society then so be it! We'll see how it goes for them.

@raphjd:

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Since only Black Lives Matter, […]

LOL! Black lives don't matter to Black Lives Matter!

Listen to this based black woman and how white progressives try to shut her down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItopNgRQiuY

You forgot to mention the border, guarded, patrolled, and with a wall/fence. Just like the US border. But somehow theirs is not racist?!  ???

I totally understand the need for LGB groups since the trans community has started to turn their back on the others particularly lesbians!
Even though I think the problem has more to do with transgenders than transsexuals (~73 genders vs 2 genders respectively).

If the woke far-left progressives want to push their agenda and use the trans community as a battering ram, don't expect me to shed a tear for them. They reap what they've sown.

I'm attracted to male-looking dick-carrying individuals and that doesn't make me a bigot!

@JohnAllenson:

where there is a very strong anti-LGBT worldwide movement.

It's funny you say that because they're the same groups that defend islam!  :blink:

Nothing new here!
We all know that Facebook has a strong progressive bias and therefore tends not to apply the rules fairy and equally.
I don't know if they hate Jews but they're definitely on the side of Islam and a terrorist state.

raphjd, I thought you were British ? You told us about your bad experience with the NHS.

@raphjd:

I live in the UK.

I was almost killed by the NHS about a decade ago and left with permanent nerve damage in both hands about 15 years ago.

Until the last general election in my country I'd always voted left, them came feminism, islamism and migrants to name a few.

Did I say you didn't have the right to call him names?
I meant you can't call someone names and then expect them to turn up for a debate!!
I also meant both behaviour are childish. What happened to being the bigger person!?

But raphjd, you didn't answer the question: is there a way to un-link the upvote/downvote system from the reputation feature for this section of the forum?
I think it'd be a happy medium: it's not censorious and somebody's reputation can't be abused.

Disabling it by section would be better otherwise it'd kill the reputation feature as you said.

@Gianni89:

The obvious "grown up" answer to this is that said party historically known as "wafflez" just quit behaving like a 14 year old school girl.

Well, in a perfect world you also wouldn't need keys, alarms, passwords or the police. Unfortunately some people will abuse their freedoms.

@Gianni89:

<–- NOTE: Nothing sexist in that comment, if you know any ACTUAL 14 year old girls you know that is a statement of relevant fact. I have a little sister, I have seen first hand.

The mere fact I felt compelled to add that last part. :-X

Don't get me started, please 

Botham Jean was killed while doing nothing because officer Amber Guyger walked into what she thought was her own place and mistook him for an intruder and shot him.
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/13/us/dallas-police-shooting-protests/

So many wrongs with this story. But the most important question is what drugs was she on not to notice the difference!?
Speaking of which, the department is now trying to smear the guy saying he had marijuana.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45525275

Even if he were sniffing meth out of a prostitute's arse, she shouldn't have walked into his place — at least without a warrant — and shot him in the dark!!
This is frightening and disheartening and the department trying to save one of their own at all costs in this case is disgusting.

@Gianni89:

LOL Okay, perhaps flaming over turned cars was an extreme example, but to follow someone out of "Politics and Debate" all over every area of the forum down voting and mad facing everything they write is exactly that, a form of vandalism. You are attempting to deface that party via what ever means available.

Once again I don't condone the "stalker's" behaviour. All I'm saying is your conclusion is far-fetched!

@Gianni89:

Again, you are entitled to your opinion. My opinion is that up/down votes really never should have been part of this particular area of the forum.

I don't necessarily agree with you here but I can begrudgingly accept they remove the system for that part of the forum…

Also you said this earlier:
@Gianni89:

In short, the up vote/down vote function really never had a place in a debate forum as debate is not a popularity contest,

In theory you're right and I wish it were still the case but the public debate has become more or less a popularity contest. Were you sleeping during the 2016 presidential race!?

@Gianni89:

**_LOL as you pointed out this is a porn sharing site, not the Supreme Court's blog, this SECTION of the forum is for members who wish to discuss/debate current affairs. Obviously Raph has chosen not to ban the stalker, rather it is pretty obvious at least to me he is trying to bait him into a battle of wits.

Calling people names is baiting him into a "battle of wits" to you!? Not sure if we've got the same meaning of the term.

@Gianni89:

If this were an old movie these two would wind up fucking for sure.  ;D THAT is conjecture on my part of course.

Conjecture, perhaps. Unlikely, maybe not. Who knows. ;D
A very hackneyed ending though.

@Gianni89:

As for the banning - if it were going to happen I suspect it would already have been done - as a Mod he has that authority. The little red thumb? Also his call. Personally I won't miss it.

I know he has the authority, my problem is the matter is up for debate.

But I have an idea, instead of getting rid of the system what about not linking the votes to the reputation? At least for this section of the forum.
I'd be totally on board with that!_**

@Gianni89:

As a "Mod", yeah he has pretty much that power, however you will note he has not "banned" the individual in question. I think the point Raph is trying to make is that using the upvote/downvote system as a sort of cyber vandalism is not free speech. Much like the bands of thugs who over turn cars and set things on fire during a protest it contributes nothing to a conversation.

Cyber vandalism is another term for defacement. That's not what's happening here?
Did you mean abuse of the upvote/downvote system. If so are you sure you are able to contribute to the conversation when you're conflating that with the destruction of other people's property?
Just like when social justice warriors say freedom of speech means death for minorities because feelings… and offence... and stereotypes... and death. You fill in the gaps!

@Gianni89:

When said party pretty much just relents, and instead of continuing a debate backed with fact and an opposing argument in favor of a blanket statement flatly denouncing his/her opponent without ever presenting a cohesive opposing argument then yes, it is the equivalent of saying shut up, the party in question has on more than one occasion done exactly that.

Freedom of speech and expression is also the freedom to express yourself the way you want (or not to express yourself). So if they want to downvote, so be it.
Personally I think it's cowardly and stupid but not everyone has the capacity to express themselves in a clear and coherent way.

@Gianni89:

In short, the up vote/down vote function really never had a place in a debate forum as debate is not a popularity contest, rather a place to present ideals and promote open discussion. Whether one opinion rises or falls over another's opinion should be based on presentation and fact, not some little red thumb in the corner of the page. Furthermore, certainly not as a tool to stalk someone in an attempt to do some perceived damage to his/her reputation out of frustration that you bit off more than you could chew.

So what will it be? Banning the "stalker", the downvote part of the system or the system altogether?
Also allow me to remind you where you are: this is a gay porn torrent website where people can talk about men and their body parts, jokes or films. This is NOT the US Supreme Court's blog. So this is why the voting system is in place.

@raphjd:

Ana doesn't like non-leftist, no matter what.

Not sure.
What do you think she'd say about libertarians (or others) who voted for Hillary?

@raphjd:

I don't like leftists that refuse to have a proper discussion.   Not quite the same. 
If you (generic) can't defend your beliefs in a proper manner, then I have no respect for you.

Who gets to define "proper manner"? You?
As long as violence or infringement on free speech aren't involved, I don't care. People can react however they like.

@raphjd:

If you forget about the violence part, then my little bitch stalker is just like the bike lock professor.   Neither will have a discussion, they just react to shut up any descent.

They are not even remotely close!!!

@furio111:

I have a theory about it.
When people's beliefs are based on simple emotions like fear and gratification.
Then when you question those beliefs they can only respond with emotion instead of thinking.
So you see childish behavior and there is no way to convince that person.

So true!!

@raphjd:

I have zero respect for these people.

You sound like Ana Kasparian when she ranted about women who voted for Trump!
Not a good look…

I don't condone causing harm to yourself or others but if it has to happen it's better you do it to yourself. At least it's consensual.
Also, I don't understand why the media is reporting on this when only psychiatrists should know about this case!

@tempbo:

Raphjd has got to be the most hateful, bigoted and ignorant person I've ever encountered outside the American south. How he can be given a position of responsibility in this forum is beyond me - his bigotry is the number one reason I avoid the forum, and has also made me seriously consider abandoning this site.

If Raphjd is the most hateful person you've ever encountered, you don't know enough people and the bubble you live in must be really comfy!
I think his opinions are sometimes misguided and he can be quick to jump to conclusions but it's his right. If your sheltered life is threatened by somebody voicing their opinions perhaps the problem isn't with them… but no one can force you to stay if you think you can't get over him.

@tempbo:

As gay people who have had to face this kind of malignancy from straight people in our everyday lives, it astounds me that any of you would want this person to be a continuing member of this site. Really, all of you who continue to tolerate him astound me almost as much as his constant attacks on other gay people.

Oh please, burn that victim card immediately!
Has it ever occurred to you that we tolerate him because we're actually tolerant!?

@tempbo:

But if that's your choice, enjoy him - and I'll continue to avoid the forums that SHOULD be for all of us, not just the most prejudiced.

The forum is already for everybody, YOU are the one who chooses to leave! Own up to your decision instead of blaming him.

@Gianni89:

I guess that makes me an odd duck as a gay man, and I do love dick. I don't think I would necessarily consider an "LTR", but if a guy rolls up on me in the club looking like these guys, he will have my undivided attention lol!

This is the crux of the issue. The problem isn't that you can't find trans people attractive — I know I can and just like you I love dick — but that it won't become physical afterwards because of the genitalia.

By the way, is it just me or is 12% a lot!?

Here are 2 trans men I find attractive:
Michael C. Hughes

Aydian Dowling

Gender is partially social but not a social construct. It's not the same as sex but it's still biological.

The problem is with the term trans which covers 2 things: transgender vs transsexual.

Transsexual are people who transition from one gender to the other i.e. Caitlyn Jenner. They don't claim that there are thousands of gender, they don't demand that you use any made-up pronouns…
And then there are transgender people (aka trans-trenders). They will claim that misgendering is an act of violence (meaning words are violent), they will demand that you date them or you're transphobic...

Transgender/transtrender includes agender, demigender, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, non-binary etc

There seems to be some scientific truth in transsexuality as some studies have shown that trans women have brain structures similar to those of biological women and vice versa. But at this point it's correlation rather than evidence. Whereas transgender people are just science deniers!

The main problem is when progressives see a real problem, instead of being reasonable they go berserk!

In the same vein as The sins of the father, we have Fox News trying that cheap move against Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar whose grandfather was involved in a terrorist attack that killed 11 people in 1972 in Munich, Germany.
FYI, he died over a decade before the candidate was born!!!

It's just a smokescreen to divert the attention away from current GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter who's in hot water for basically misappropriation of campaign money.

I have no problem with people criticising Campa-Najjar for his policies. As a Democrat, I'm sure there'd be a lot to say but stooping to the ways of the progressives is demeaning.
They can do better. Such display of tribalism is despicable!

Today in newspeak :
@raphjd:

Apparently, "vagina" isn't inclusive enough so HEALTHLINE says we must use "front hole".

Here continues the denial of science.

Is this how they think they're going to win the mid-terms and in 2020!?
Petty question: if vagina is a front hole, what is the mouth?