Your pointless thoughts & observations

[user]

I agree that would've been rather good.

[T3551ER]

This is more of a question than a pointless observation/thought:

 

So, I've noticed, when a chick goes on to a predominantly male forum/virtual space, dudes FREAK OUT. Like, there is some thread on the Aphex reddit right now that has, like, 80 posts, and it's because some chick posted a picture of herself with an Aphex Twin shirt (yes, I know, clearly I clicked on it. whatever. This isn't about that). 

 

Or, like, back in the day used to play a ton of COD, to the point where I typically ranked top 3 in most matches. My wife (then girlfriend) would then get on the microphone and just, like, say random shit every few minutes. Dudes would flip the fuck out. "Yo, dude, is that a girl?!!!" It was hilarious. I also get it. The idea of some hot ass chick kicking your ass at a FPS is, like, the DREAM. That's not really what this is about either. 

 

My question is: Is there a place where this dynamic is reversed? Where, if a guy went on to a virtual space, chicks would totally whig out and be all fawning bordering on stalkery? Is that even possible, given our current social and gender dynamics? 

Edited September 28, 2018 by T3551ER

[KovalainenFanBoy]

Artist releases great album, so I'm looking forward to their next one -> It drops and it's underwhelming -> ffw a few months they drop another one and I dislike it even more, so I appreciate the previous one more now

 

the cycle above has happened to me with a few artists lately

[user]

Something that's been working for me lately in keeping music fresh and trying to sensibly navigate a reasonable portion of what's out there is very loosely adhering to a selection scheme where there's a bunch of spotify/stuff on phone/playlists that's used for on the road/workhours/etc listening and then there's the home listening section which consists of records.

If I stumble upon something that I like I'll try to buy the vinyl but this means this album/ep will basically disappear from the casual listening section and is now reserved for home listening.

 

Of course in the end you play whatever you feel like at the moment but this works for me as a way to take the time to appreciate albums and not suffer from the tyranny of choice when I'm at home and seek out fresh things when I'm out to keep the dreaded fear of missing out at bay.

[747Music]

There should be a Joy Division cover band that puts happy spins on each song, and they should be called Joyless Multiplication.

 

This is a pointless thoughts thread, Zephyr. Not a rock f#$%ing solid cover band ideas thread. For that reason, I'm stealing this idea.

 

 "Loooooove. Loove will give us a huuuuuuug."

[Candiru]

This is more of a question than a pointless observation/thought:

 

So, I've noticed, when a chick goes on to a predominantly male forum/virtual space, dudes FREAK OUT. Like, there is some thread on the Aphex reddit right now that has, like, 80 posts, and it's because some chick posted a picture of herself with an Aphex Twin shirt (yes, I know, clearly I clicked on it. whatever. This isn't about that).

 

Or, like, back in the day used to play a ton of COD, to the point where I typically ranked top 3 in most matches. My wife (then girlfriend) would then get on the microphone and just, like, say random shit every few minutes. Dudes would flip the fuck out. "Yo, dude, is that a girl?!!!" It was hilarious. I also get it. The idea of some hot ass chick kicking your ass at a FPS is, like, the DREAM. That's not really what this is about either.

 

My question is: Is there a place where this dynamic is reversed? Where, if a guy went on to a virtual space, chicks would totally whig out and be all fawning bordering on stalkery? Is that even possible, given our current social and gender dynamics?

If I went to a hot yoga class it would be full of hot chicks who think I’m a weirdo for being there I think. I’ve never done a hot yoga class but people just recommended it to me.

[T3551ER]

 

This is more of a question than a pointless observation/thought:

 

So, I've noticed, when a chick goes on to a predominantly male forum/virtual space, dudes FREAK OUT. Like, there is some thread on the Aphex reddit right now that has, like, 80 posts, and it's because some chick posted a picture of herself with an Aphex Twin shirt (yes, I know, clearly I clicked on it. whatever. This isn't about that).

 

Or, like, back in the day used to play a ton of COD, to the point where I typically ranked top 3 in most matches. My wife (then girlfriend) would then get on the microphone and just, like, say random shit every few minutes. Dudes would flip the fuck out. "Yo, dude, is that a girl?!!!" It was hilarious. I also get it. The idea of some hot ass chick kicking your ass at a FPS is, like, the DREAM. That's not really what this is about either.

 

My question is: Is there a place where this dynamic is reversed? Where, if a guy went on to a virtual space, chicks would totally whig out and be all fawning bordering on stalkery? Is that even possible, given our current social and gender dynamics?

If I went to a hot yoga class it would be full of hot chicks who think I’m a weirdo for being there I think. I’ve never done a hot yoga class but people just recommended it to me.

 

 

k - yeah, so, IRL, I actually think this holds up. My wife is a yoga instructor, and we sometimes talk about how strange it is more dudes don't go to yoga classes for this very reason. I.e., being an anomaly in a female dominated area, thus being a point of interest. Plus, you know, lots of hot chicks working out around you/doing down dog? seems like a no-brainer. 

 

Other IRL places: ballroom dancing - took a few classes in college. The model holds up. Also, social work program, but that takes a lot more commitment. 

 

I guess I was thinking about online places/where you have a mediated personality. Maybe yoga forums? Oh, also, don't do hot yoga unless you really want to fuck up your body.  

[Zephyr_Nova]

 

There should be a Joy Division cover band that puts happy spins on each song, and they should be called Joyless Multiplication.

 

This is a pointless thoughts thread, Zephyr. Not a rock f#$%ing solid cover band ideas thread. For that reason, I'm stealing this idea.

 

 "Loooooove. Loove will give us a huuuuuuug."

 

Haha, please do.  Make my dream a reality.

[goDel]

 

 

This is more of a question than a pointless observation/thought:

 

So, I've noticed, when a chick goes on to a predominantly male forum/virtual space, dudes FREAK OUT. Like, there is some thread on the Aphex reddit right now that has, like, 80 posts, and it's because some chick posted a picture of herself with an Aphex Twin shirt (yes, I know, clearly I clicked on it. whatever. This isn't about that).

 

Or, like, back in the day used to play a ton of COD, to the point where I typically ranked top 3 in most matches. My wife (then girlfriend) would then get on the microphone and just, like, say random shit every few minutes. Dudes would flip the fuck out. "Yo, dude, is that a girl?!!!" It was hilarious. I also get it. The idea of some hot ass chick kicking your ass at a FPS is, like, the DREAM. That's not really what this is about either.

 

My question is: Is there a place where this dynamic is reversed? Where, if a guy went on to a virtual space, chicks would totally whig out and be all fawning bordering on stalkery? Is that even possible, given our current social and gender dynamics?

If I went to a hot yoga class it would be full of hot chicks who think I’m a weirdo for being there I think. I’ve never done a hot yoga class but people just recommended it to me.

 

 

k - yeah, so, IRL, I actually think this holds up. My wife is a yoga instructor, and we sometimes talk about how strange it is more dudes don't go to yoga classes for this very reason. I.e., being an anomaly in a female dominated area, thus being a point of interest. Plus, you know, lots of hot chicks working out around you/doing down dog? seems like a no-brainer. 

 

Other IRL places: ballroom dancing - took a few classes in college. The model holds up. Also, social work program, but that takes a lot more commitment. 

 

I guess I was thinking about online places/where you have a mediated personality. Maybe yoga forums? Oh, also, don't do hot yoga unless you really want to fuck up your body.  

 

 

Interesting observations about the yoga thing.

 

 

@Candiru: although not a broadly shared view, I'm guessing, but women can be equally creepy. It just shows differently. Just imagine Brad Pitt walking into a room full of women. They'd freak out even more. Admittedly, it'd take a Brad Pitt. But the impact would be even bigger as well, I'd argue. What might look like guys freaking out, might suddenly look pretty normal compared to women responding to mr Pitt.

 

In normal cases though, I'd argue women are just as creepy as guys can be. It just shows differently. I mean, a guy going to a yoga class will likely be judged by all women present. You can bet he will be the target of loads of gossip and all that. Especially when he's of interest to them.

 

That's women being creepy, btw. Being gossipy behind each others back and getting all competitive and bitchy and all that. And the guy might not even notice it.

[Tricone RC]

I often get weird looks when I take my toddler to kiddie activity groups at the local library. I'm almost always the only bloke there, and none of the mums have ever shown the slightest interest in acknowledging me although they're pretty chatty with eachother.

 

It's like a complete inverse of the weird stalking that women get from gamers. Blanking as opposed to creepy obsession

[Zephyr_Nova]

A substantial amount of people I message with use multiple K's to signify okay.  So "Kk" or "Kkk" as opposed to "OK" or just "k".  It's weird.

[usagi]

I say kk. it's just a goofy way of saying ok.

[dingformung]

maybe they mean ku klux klan

[YEK]

As long as they don't say heil hitler

[ambermonk]

There was an old lady driving behind me on the way home who was moving her lips a lot. I don't know if she was talking on bluetooth or to herself, but she looked like Jim Varney who starred in the Ernest films from the early '90s but with a wig and glasses.

[Zephyr_Nova]

I've probably bumped into around 50 other Skip the Dishes couriers, and a grand total of one of them was female.  I can't think of any good reason why delivery driving would be a predominately male job.  Do guys just like driving more?

Edited September 29, 2018 by Zephyr_Nova

[YEK]

Probably lots of girls feel unsafe knocking on strange mens doors by themselves.

[Zephyr_Nova]

Hmmm, I guess.  Typically you don't come inside a customer's house, so unless you're delivering to an extremely remote area with no neighbours, you're pretty safe.  It's not like driving a cab where you're one on one with complete strangers in a confined space, driving to potential murder shacks. I guess back door deliveries in the dark could seem unnerving.  

Edited September 29, 2018 by Zephyr_Nova

[hello spiral]

I say kk. it's just a goofy way of saying ok.

 

same. There was one girl that used to get offended by it though, like it was a x2 of 'k' ie passive aggressive

[747Music]

Texting is perhaps my least favourite (to be read: "most hated") form of communication. People are ambiguous enough as it is.

[auxien]

Texting is perhaps my least favourite (to be read: "most hated") form of communication. People are ambiguous enough as it is.

k

 

 

 

 

 

 

;)

Edited September 29, 2018 by auxien

[747Music]

 

Texting is perhaps my least favourite (to be read: "most hated") form of communication. People are ambiguous enough as it is.

k

 

 

 

 

 

 

;)

 

lol

 

 

Issue #1 of "Problems with Texting"

 

The tree of implications has many branches. As you try to climb to the top, incorrect assumptions are weak branches that break off and hit you in the face after grabbing it.

If you were the sender of the text and your ladyfriend receives it, incorrect assumptions are weak branches that she breaks off and hits you in the face with.

 

You never make it to the top of the tree. You tend to just end up looking like goaltending hockey legend Terry Sawchuck:

 

[Silent Member]

Sure thing gramps

[T3551ER]

Texting is the best . It allows you to get away with so much and if people question it u just say "nah you misinterpreted - happens all the time with text " . My personal fave is to open a message so the sender can see I've read it , then I start to write a text so the other person can see I've read it and have a response , then I just leave it , sometimes for days at a time. Whenever I get sad I just open up the text window and think about that poor son of a bitch on the other end and I get warm and fuzzy inside

 

for real. Some real NLS (next level sociopath) shit right there. Love it. 

 

 

 

@Candiru: although not a broadly shared view, I'm guessing, but women can be equally creepy. It just shows differently. Just imagine Brad Pitt walking into a room full of women. They'd freak out even more. Admittedly, it'd take a Brad Pitt. But the impact would be even bigger as well, I'd argue. What might look like guys freaking out, might suddenly look pretty normal compared to women responding to mr Pitt.

 

In normal cases though, I'd argue women are just as creepy as guys can be. It just shows differently. I mean, a guy going to a yoga class will likely be judged by all women present. You can bet he will be the target of loads of gossip and all that. Especially when he's of interest to them.

 

That's women being creepy, btw. Being gossipy behind each others back and getting all competitive and bitchy and all that. And the guy might not even notice it.

 

 

Huh. Nice take! Hadn't thought about in those terms (i.e., that creep is still there, just manifests differently). Makes me think about being one of the Beatles back in the day. . .christ how crazy would that have been? 

Edited October 1, 2018 by T3551ER

[goDel]

when they see a shiny, guys turn into scary creeps, and women become complete freaks! (black fridays anyone?)

 

;D