Author Topic: DTF Chat Thread v. Kinginese (Read 323860 times)

Chino · « **Reply #3220 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:10:55 PM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 01, 2016, 12:03:23 PM

Quote from: Peace and Love on February 01, 2016, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 01, 2016, 11:54:49 AM
Quote from: Peace and Love on February 01, 2016, 11:53:34 AM
Quote from: Kotowboy on February 01, 2016, 11:46:25 AM
If a group of people all wanted to have an arm lopped off - we'd need a name for people who didn't feel the need to have an arm chopped off. . .

Cis-Pedaled..

While I agree with you all, one could pose the same question in another way: are you against the term "heterosexual"?
I don't think that's the same thing.

How come? I think the principle is the same: once a term was coined to non-offensively describe a group of people with a non-conventional preference, an antonym was coined to describe the convention for convenience.
There is already a term for "cisgender". It is "normal."

It's OK not to be normal. That's what tolerance and acceptance are for. But that doesn't mean we have to come up with a new word for "normal" to make the non-normal feel better.

I can see why people would be uncomfortable with the word normal. Being told you're not normal, while not always the case, probably makes most people's brains default to 'defective' or 'flawed'. I don't see it that way, just playing devils advocate. Normal in this context, to me, is nothing more than what would or would not have worked 10,000 years ago from genetic survival standpoint.

XJDenton · « **Reply #3221 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:11:45 PM »

Cis-and trans are latin prefixes meaning "this side" and "the other side" respectively and are used in the context in many other places (for example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cis%E2%80%93trans_isomerism). Hence there is nothing wrong with the term cis-gender given the word trans-gender exists. I do agree on the fact that normal (used in the statistical sense) does convey the same idea, but similarly I acknowledge that for some people, especially those of a underprivileged group, might find that the word "normal" is a bit exclusionary given that it implies that others that do not fit that description are "abnormal", which can certainly be used disparagingly or negatively. Hence it is perfectly understandable they wish to create a label that is more inclusionary and I see no problem with it.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3222 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:18:28 PM »

If it wasn't for DTF, I would have never heard cisgender and I know quite a few gay and lesbians who are friends. They never call me that. Though they have other names they call me.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3223 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:20:55 PM »

Good afternoon guys

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3224 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:41:57 PM »

I'm pretty open minded about stuff. I'm not anti gay. You can have gender re-assignment surgery if you want.

But don't label me because i'm not part of a tiny minority.

Being normal is boring anyway. I'd take being called "weird" and "different" as a compliment

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3225 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:43:25 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 01, 2016, 12:20:55 PM

Good afternoon guys

Hey PS !!!

p.s. Did you try the Colombia Narino in a flat white yet ?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3226 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:49:27 PM »

What's up, Mr. Oakes? I didn't stop at a cafe today. I might be going out later on so I'll stop by Starbucks near my house. I'm so exhausted that I'll definitely need the extra boost.

On an unrelated note, a coworker brought in a two page article he saw in New York Newsday (which is a Long Island newspaper) about the new Dream Theater CD. I haven't had the chance to read it, but it was really nice of him to do that.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3227 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:49:55 PM »

I like being called different. I wear it as a badge of honor.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3228 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:51:36 PM »

I love being called weird or strange. It means that i'm not a sheep who follows trends or gives a shit what people think about them.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3229 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:52:32 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 01, 2016, 12:49:27 PM

What's up, Mr. Oakes? I didn't stop at a cafe today. I might be going out later on so I'll stop by Starbucks near my house. I'm so exhausted that I'll definitely need the extra boost.

On an unrelated note, a coworker brought in a two page article he saw in New York Newsday (which is a Long Island newspaper) about the new Dream Theater CD. I haven't had the chance to read it, but it was really nice of him to do that.

My daddy took me to the supermarket but I left in a hurry and I forgot my wallet - so he paid for my shopping

I bought milk and coffee

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3230 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:56:02 PM »

Another call out today. Looks like I have to counsel him tomorrow. 2 call outs in less than 2 months.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3231 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:57:16 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 01, 2016, 12:52:32 PM

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 01, 2016, 12:49:27 PM
What's up, Mr. Oakes? I didn't stop at a cafe today. I might be going out later on so I'll stop by Starbucks near my house. I'm so exhausted that I'll definitely need the extra boost.

On an unrelated note, a coworker brought in a two page article he saw in New York Newsday (which is a Long Island newspaper) about the new Dream Theater CD. I haven't had the chance to read it, but it was really nice of him to do that.

My daddy took me to the supermarket but I left in a hurry and I forgot my wallet - so he paid for my shopping

I bought milk and coffee

It's always a short list.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3232 on:** February 01, 2016, 01:00:40 PM »

Well he gave me £20 and I wanted a duvet which was £15.

I thought i'd get milk & coffee for today and get the rest of it tomorrow.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3233 on:** February 01, 2016, 01:07:37 PM »

That makes sense.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3234 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:57:44 PM »

Blob, watch this trailer.

https://youtu.be/E1el06Ic5Ts

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3235 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:19:42 PM »

I like time machines like in Primer where it looks made out of found objects and a box and bare wires

And they look scary as shit and not some clean futuristic pod.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3236 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:33:33 PM »

I like time machines made out of DeLoreans. That's about it.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3237 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:35:41 PM »

Certainly the coolest time machine in fiction

:

As opposed to all those time machines in fact

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3238 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:46:38 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on February 01, 2016, 05:33:33 PM

I like time machines made out of DeLoreans. That's about it.

You know we are dealing with Blob here. Time travel is like him procrastinating. He loves both.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3239 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:09:23 PM »

zzzz I'm sleepy. It's too early.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #3240 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:30:51 PM »

Hey guys.

I just heard that my company just lost the account adjacent to my own. Sucks because I think the guys (3) are getting laid off.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3241 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:03:11 PM »

Are you safe?

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #3242 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:09:00 PM »

Yea. Completely separate account.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3243 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:16:05 PM »

At least that's good to hear. It's never easy to hear people losing jobs.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3244 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:19:34 PM »

I know if I lost my job, I'd just work with King and telecommute.

"Yeah King, one second. I'm just posting something"

"No, I'm not working late tonight. I'll still Losing Faythe."

"Yes, I'll cover for you while you're having a liquid lunch."

"No, I will not interview some guy named Blob. He sounds like a disease."

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3245 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:26:14 PM »

I would counsel your ass forever!

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3246 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:40:39 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 01, 2016, 07:26:14 PM

I would cradle your ass forever!

FTFY

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3247 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:41:23 PM »

Cradle? Most like ravage.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3248 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:48:38 PM »

Not for the cheap-assed salary you're paying me.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3249 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:49:53 PM »

I pay in other ways.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3250 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:52:27 PM »

You manwhore

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3251 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:58:55 PM »

Yup. Then we'll drink a homebrew while I recharge.

Adami · « **Reply #3252 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:39:44 PM »

bout to crash · « **Reply #3253 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:50:25 PM »

Prog Snob · « **Reply #3254 on:** February 01, 2016, 09:16:56 PM »

Funny seeing you here, J

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: DTF Chat Thread v. Kinginese (Read 323860 times)