Journal of Other Forum Analysis

[Eric Cartman]

I really don't get it. How can you not understand that if you automatically declare one side as the right one you automatically have an echo chamber that does nothing but promote conformity. Can this sometimes be misguided? Sure, I don't need to hear what the KKK has to say about interracial marriage, but I guarantee you that 99% of the cases RE is mad about are not extremes like that.

It's at least partially that their huge blind spot to their 'own team' means they think - like that stupid fucking twitter comic - one side is "I hate all black people" and the other side is "I don't think black people are any different to anyone else" so the midpoint is "I hate most black people".

[Potato]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/just-what-is-it-with-americas-obsession-with-both-sides-is-it-always-in-bad-faith-or-is-there-well-meaning-idiocy-behind-it.754966/

Guess who…

In what planet this guys live? 

“Why people don’t use critical thinking?”

*Both sides*

“  “

I really don't get it. How can you not understand that if you automatically declare one side as the right one you automatically have an echo chamber that does nothing but promote conformity. Can this sometimes be misguided? Sure, I don't need to hear what the KKK has to say about interracial marriage, but I guarantee you that 99% of the cases RE is mad about are not extremes like that.

To this day there are some Resetera members who think Juicy Smelliet was telling the truth...

Once you pick the "right side of history", all other opinions are null and void.

[Uncle]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/just-what-is-it-with-americas-obsession-with-both-sides-is-it-always-in-bad-faith-or-is-there-well-meaning-idiocy-behind-it.754966/

Guess who…

In what planet this guys live? 

“Why people don’t use critical thinking?”

*Both sides*

“  “

I really don't get it. How can you not understand that if you automatically declare one side as the right one you automatically have an echo chamber that does nothing but promote conformity. Can this sometimes be misguided? Sure, I don't need to hear what the KKK has to say about interracial marriage, but I guarantee you that 99% of the cases RE is mad about are not extremes like that.

it's because they memed bOtH sIdEs into meaningless nonsense (similar to what supposedly constitutes abuse, harassment, genocide etc.)


originally bOtH sIdEs was simply whataboutism, the actual classical definition of it: bringing up a complete non sequitur of hypocrisy that doesn't address what's being discussed, i.e. "even though China is systematically stamping out the Uyghurs and their culture, America has a gun violence problem," implying that this makes both sides just as bad

then the mouth-breathing morons forgot what they were mocking and decided it was about any time anyone implies that both sides ought to be examined for any reason, i.e. moderate positions, "I listen to both sides of an argument before deciding what to support, and usually end up supporting the less-crazy (leftist) stance"

and now it's even wielded against any complaint about your own side, i.e. "I dunno guys, maybe we shouldn't advocate for exposing children to highly sexualized content"

you're sneakily advocating for positions espoused by the other side which means you're taking bOtH sIdEs!!!!!

[jooseloose]

It's actually unreal how many random threads I click on and Planetsmasher has the first reply.

[Uncle]

It's actually unreal how many random threads I click on and Planetsmasher has the first reply.

the first reply of this thread:

A magician never reveals his secrets.  

[Taco Bell Tower]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/goodbye-volcano-high-hype-check.754948/page-2#post-110672956

I can never decide whether this is a furry game or not, so I just leave confused everytime I see a trailer.

A artist

I'll be honest, I've never seen the "furry" angle here. Because they're talking animals who wear clothes? Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles furry? Is Fievel Goes West furry? Is Gumball furry?

I think "furry" is a particular style and intent, and I don't see either of that here. But I also know absolutely nothing about what "furry" is supposed to actually mean, other than "anthropomorphic horny mammals". I've never really had eyes on that community.

I get that some people don't like the character designs -- is it the teeth? the realistic clothing? the flat shading? -- but if you showed me a dozen pictures and said "which one of these is furry," I'd never point at this. What is it that people are finding so off-putting, other than the art not being to their taste?

[Nintex]

It's because America is a fundamentally broken country, desperately clinging to documents written 250 years ago.

Burn the constitution like you did with the bible and see what happens when America is not only godless but also lawless  

The "left" has lost the plot to the point that they label Robert Kennedy Jr. a Nazi while arming actual Nazis with tanks and missiles. They also push experimental and dangerous medical procedures on kids and teens under the guise of pseudo gender science. Meanwhile they display their love for corporations and disdain for the working class at every turn and blame them for everything. And when that doesn't work they love to stoke some race wars.

[Uncle]

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles furry?

peeps are blinded to this truth because they grew up with it and associate it with childhood fandom which (to well-adjusted people) is inherently nonsexual

a friend of mine remains a turtles fan to this day (weird flex but ok) and is excited that the pen and paper RPG he helped kickstart is almost ready to come out, a spiritual successor to an old TMNT RPG

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arbco/mutants-in-the-next-expanding-the-mutant-animal-ttrpg

Ever since the first Kickstarter, backers and fans have been demanding more, and that’s what Mutants in the Next delivers! More animals, more mutations, more baddies, and more variations on existing material. Fans have been demanding expansions, and by pledging, you won't just help make Next happen, but help a independent game expand into the future.

But new players will also find this a great opportunity, delivering a two-punch package that opens up a kaleidoscope of anthropomorphic possibilities!

my brother in christ, I don't know of a good way to tell you this

[Boredfrom]

Current comics seem to go down deep with the furry stuff, for better or worse. But at least the twist is a bit interesting (with most mutants being former humans mutated by a terror attack by a humanoid mutant cat (that was never human, just a street cat)).  

Also, those designs seems better than some from the comics, at least is not the anthropomorphic Disney shit furries are obsessed about.

EDIT: JUST FOR YOU POGI.

[benji]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/trans-women-banned-from-competing-in-women%E2%80%99s-chess-events.754282/page-4#post-110658139

Regarding the topic here: Chess is full of bigoted old men, not surprised they would target trans women and also show how misogynistic they are as well in doing so.

I don't know why but this made me laugh. "Chess is full of bigoted old men!"

[BIONIC]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/hideo-kojima-is-currently-watching-a-vtuber-play-metal-gear-solid-3.754921/page-2#post-110678410

I am literally not even 30 yet fam. 😓

Just not even into the high pitched vtuber with a deliberately young looking ava thing. And that's perfectly fine.

Lore unlock or lie?

[Nintex]

Literally anything is transphobic

Next up, WW2 historians, why are there only CIS WHITE MEN writing about WW2?

Where are the trans voices to describe the Battle of Stalingrad? Why are the black trans folks who took part in the battle erased from history? 


We need insane asylums, LOTS of insane asylums.

[benji]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/just-what-is-it-with-americas-obsession-with-both-sides-is-it-always-in-bad-faith-or-is-there-well-meaning-idiocy-behind-it.754966/
Guess who…
In what planet this guys live? 
“Why people don’t use critical thinking?”

Usually it’s complete bullshit by one of the two sides (the bad one).

https://www.resetera.com/threads/how-america-got-mean-david-brooks-the-atlantic.754624/page-3#post-110642995

One day, he will figure out that actually, it's republicans like him and Murdoch who are the problem. People who listen to right wing talk radio, Fox News and their hateful ilk.

Dems are the party of compassion, strive to love and accept diversity. The marginalized. The sick. The poor. Non-white people, LGBTQ folks, women. Immigrants.

GOP is the party of hatred where they do the opposite. it's all about stoking fear and anger of the out-groups. Anyone not white, rich and male is inferior. Diversity is a curse word to them.

It's not complicated. Any meanness coming from liberals is always targeted at an aggressor. Such as Trump. People who actually deserve it.

Brooks both-siding this shit is eyeroll-worthy.

Here's a question: what's with the obsession with thinking there's only two sides?

Allow me to illustrate, from my perspective all statists advocate for violence, including up to imprisonment and murder, against innocents. Surely, everyone will appreciate my demand that nobody BOTH SIDES this subject.

[HaughtyFrank]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/how-america-got-mean-david-brooks-the-atlantic.754624/page-3#post-110642995

One day, he will figure out that actually, it's republicans like him and Murdoch who are the problem. People who listen to right wing talk radio, Fox News and their hateful ilk.

Dems are the party of compassion, strive to love and accept diversity. The marginalized. The sick. The poor. Non-white people, LGBTQ folks, women. Immigrants.

GOP is the party of hatred where they do the opposite. it's all about stoking fear and anger of the out-groups. Anyone not white, rich and male is inferior. Diversity is a curse word to them.

It's not complicated. Any meanness coming from liberals is always targeted at an aggressor. Such as Trump. People who actually deserve it.

Brooks both-siding this shit is eyeroll-worthy.

*laughs in US foreign policy*

[Boredfrom]

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https://www.resetera.com/threads/hideo-kojima-is-currently-watching-a-vtuber-play-metal-gear-solid-3.754921/page-2#post-110678410

I am literally not even 30 yet fam. 😓

Just not even into the high pitched vtuber with a deliberately young looking ava thing. And that's perfectly fine.

Lore unlock or lie?

Smells like a lie. Or his parents are Ubisoft higher ups that brainwashed to be a total tool since being a kid.

[Uncle]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/trans-women-banned-from-competing-in-women%E2%80%99s-chess-events.754282/page-4#post-110658139

Regarding the topic here: Chess is full of bigoted old men, not surprised they would target trans women and also show how misogynistic they are as well in doing so.

I don't know why but this made me laugh. "Chess is full of bigoted old men!"

pictured, a bigot:

[Nintex]

"Ok, welcome to Chess class everyone. We want this to be an diverse and inclusive space so everyone can enjoy chess and not just cis-gendered straight white men"

"So first things first... the pieces. These two are the King and Queen"

   "I FEEL SO UNSAFE RIGHT NOW"

[benji]

Pawns don't know their gender until the reach the other side of the board.

[Snoopy]

Someone should tell the Botez sisters

[Taco Bell Tower]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/goodbye-volcano-high-hype-check.754948/page-2#post-110676574
Typhon

Your one of out of three.

Technical artist

Is this a bad place to ask for clarification? Because apparently I don't really have a good understanding of what "furry" means, but I suspect I would regret what the Google search would do to my algorithm.

Is it not... horny anthropomorphic cartoon animals? What makes one thing furry and another thing "just cartoon animals"? I NEED TO UNDERSTAND

WHERE DOES ZOOTOPIA FIT INTO THIS? Because I saw the term being thrown around there, too. Is it "anthropomorphic cartoon animals that subsets of the internet have declared attraction towards"? Is it still "furry" if no one is horny? Or is hornyness just a subset of a greater art movement? Is it furry if no one is dressing up in an expensive suit? PLEASE HELP ME

[benji]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/how-america-got-mean-david-brooks-the-atlantic.754624/page-3#post-110642995

One day, he will figure out that actually, it's republicans like him and Murdoch who are the problem. People who listen to right wing talk radio, Fox News and their hateful ilk.

Dems are the party of compassion, strive to love and accept diversity. The marginalized. The sick. The poor. Non-white people, LGBTQ folks, women. Immigrants.

GOP is the party of hatred where they do the opposite. it's all about stoking fear and anger of the out-groups. Anyone not white, rich and male is inferior. Diversity is a curse word to them.

It's not complicated. Any meanness coming from liberals is always targeted at an aggressor. Such as Trump. People who actually deserve it.

Brooks both-siding this shit is eyeroll-worthy.

*laughs in US foreign policy*

FACT CHECK: You're either with us or you're against us.

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"Only Sith deal in absolutes." They didn't listen to Obi-Wan.  

[Boredfrom]

Obi wan was a cop. 

[Lonewulfeus]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/they-going-to-fuck-around-and-make-me-believe-in-karma-van-jones-bezos’-100m-man-pushed-out-of-his-own-non-profit.755041/

Resetera celebrates the downfall of another black man

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/80s-teen-comedies-that-have-actually-aged-pretty-well.755065/#post-110680957

Ehh. Even Breakfast Club has some problematic shit.

Yeah isn’t there a panty shot of one of the teens?

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/goodbye-volcano-high-hype-check.754948/page-2#post-110676574
Typhon

Your one of out of three.

Technical artist

Is this a bad place to ask for clarification? Because apparently I don't really have a good understanding of what "furry" means, but I suspect I would regret what the Google search would do to my algorithm.

Is it not... horny anthropomorphic cartoon animals? What makes one thing furry and another thing "just cartoon animals"? I NEED TO UNDERSTAND

WHERE DOES ZOOTOPIA FIT INTO THIS? Because I saw the term being thrown around there, too. Is it "anthropomorphic cartoon animals that subsets of the internet have declared attraction towards"? Is it still "furry" if no one is horny? Or is hornyness just a subset of a greater art movement? Is it furry if no one is dressing up in an expensive suit? PLEASE HELP ME

Stop asking questions. There are things you can't unknow.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/stay-safe-out-there-southern-cali-era-storm-hilary-will-be-arriving-over-the-weekend-that-could-mean-serious-trouble.754279/page-8#post-110673172

For where we are (central OC), things have been downgraded quite a bit from yesterday. I guess a lot can still change in 24 hours, but I don't think they'll change back going the other way.

Fizzling out before landfall.

[Besticus Maximus]

That goodbye volcano high is a veritable nonce magnet

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/time-for-predictions-which-2023-game-will-win-the-most-goty-awards.753691/page-7#post-110547532

User Banned (2 Weeks): Dismissing Concerns Around Sexism over a Series of Posts; Account in Junior Phase

The game’s combat being too easy on the default difficulty with no way to raise it without completing a playthrough first (a common complaint from people who love the combat at that), the side quest structure and pacing being described as being just like FFXIV (and I love XIV and I know that’s one of THE worst aspects of XIV), the game’s casual sexism with its major female characters either getting fridged or constantly getting relegated to damsel in distress, or the ending basically being DLC bait aren’t legitimate complaints?

And this is coming from someone who has no problems with the game taking a ‘new direction’, but it’s a too objectively flawed game in a genre that is historically known for sweeping the awards, to be considered a serious contender in a year like this. I am also unsure about XVI being a herald of a brighter future for the franchise, because the way I see it, it has disappointed too many fans of even CBU3. XIV is still carrying the torch and everyone has moved on to hoping Ishikawa will get it right when it’s her turn to lead a mainline game.

I think the difficulty is balanced and if you want more of a challenge then play on Final Fantasy mode. I was good with the side quests but I’m also a Xenoblade fan. There is no sexism don’t know where you got that from, kinda weird to make that up. If you played the game you would see the ending is conclusive and I would wonder what the dlc would be as entirely new characters would need to be created.

[Besticus Maximus]

I wonder how long it will be before they start banning people for not reading one piece

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/boruto-part-2-borutos-timeskip-redesign-revealed-vjump-magazine.751786/page-3#post-110537677

User Banned (2 Weeks): Sexist Generalization

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*SIGH*

sneakers would’ve been a better look, I like design outside those crappy stripper shoes/heels whatever it’s called.