Journal of Other Forum Analysis

[PogiJones]

It's crazy how unsuccessful assassination attempts coupled with being shot by someone from your own party just makes this a non story not even a week later.

What is with them trying to convince themselves that it is a non-story? It's still being covered extensively everywhere, including in that thread alone which has over 6200 replies and a post every 5 minutes a week later. Not to mention all the other threads discussing it.

Denying reality is all they know. It's in the bones of their ideology, it's in every issue they discuss. They've even been trying to force others to deny reality just to reinforce their own delusions. It doesn't stop, and it won't stop, because they have no other way of thinking.

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(By "they," I don't mean "all my political opponents," btw; plenty of people I vehemently disagree with have rational thinking and sound arguments, based on different assumptions from my own assumptions. No, I'm specifically talking about the legitimately insane and stupid people of RE and their ilk.)

[Snoopy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/i-feel-sick-and-i-need-help-im-convinced-this-is-not-psychological.932493/

It's anxiety reeetard

You sound like Charles McGill.

That is a quality response

[HaughtyFrank]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/us-politics-ot-1-smoked-filled-mar-a-lago-rooms.826662/page-460?post=126056619#post-126056619

Twitter convincing themselves that white congress people asking an old white man to step down (which will most likely result in the ascension of a black woman) is evidence of racism is so bizarre to me. It's such wild leap that the people who make these post rarely even spell out what they're implying. They just post screenshots like this and go "Hmm interesting. It really says a lot, doesn't it?" It just smacks of lazy rage bait.

Ignoring the fact that more congressional POCs have since come out against Biden and that polls have shown that poc voters are pretty open to Biden stepping down, the tally being mostly white at this stage isn't surprising or even that notable considering that:
A) Congress is mostly white
B) Dem "frontliners" are predominantly white because of the purple/red districts/states they represent
C) Frontliners are more likely to call on Biden to step down because they are more afraid of losing their seat because of him in Nov.

Doubt as fuck. Name them.

Gabe Vasquez (Mexican), Marc Veasey (Black) and Jesús Chuy García (Mexican) are all House reps that came forward earlier today with public statements asking for Biden to drop out. Veasey is part of the Congressional Black Caucus and Vasquez and Garcia are both part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

None of the 3 House Reps were in the tweet stating that all of the people who have called Biden to drop out are white that the poster was responding to.

I love that you have to specify which race they are.... lmao.

Ok, but now that you asked that they be named and they were... what's your point?

What's your point?

Are you serious?

Yes, 100% serious. This is what I mean when I say, I do not underestimate the amount of pieces of shits trump supporters on this site.

You're alleging I'm a Trump supporter based on... what? Asking you to clarify your point?

I never accused specifically of anyone in this thread of being a trump supporter.... but a hit dog will holar.

[D3RANG3D]

Are you kidding me these motherfuckers are always going on about race!

[Nintex]

They're all freaking out. Fuck this, fuck that, fuck biden, fuck trump etc. etc.

The fact of the matter is, 4 years ago 70% - 90% of the people were depressed and wallowing in self-pity like the clowns on ResetEra because of the COVID pandemic. It genuinely was a 'hard time' mentally for a lot of people. It took quite some time after the pandemic ended for people to find their footing. It was also the reason why so many could 'identify' with the perceived 'marginalized' groups but mostly from the perspective of lifting them up. However by now a lot of people figured out that most of those groups don't want a solution for their problems and whatever you do to make them feel welcome it is never enough. The efforts are never praised in fact in the case of the LGTBQ+ they don't even consume the products specifically crafted to cater to their demands.

Trump and Biden are both cut from a different cloth, one throws a party with Hulk Hogan after getting shot, the other tries to get back up after being knocked down.
That resilience is how they both stay in the race and what inspires their supporters and what ResetEra hates the most because you're supposed to crawl up in a corner and cry if something doesn't go your way. Ironically the 'real' Nazis hate it as much as ResetEra. They don't like Trump hanging out with 'traitors'.

[killamajig]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/are-there-any-good-ways-to-get-out-of-going-to-an-event-you-were-bought-tickets-for.932559/
OP:

I've been bought a ticket to go to an airshow tomorrow with my partner and his family, but the more I think about it, the more I don't want to go. 5+ hours in the sun with little shelter in sight, loud noise, and breathing in fuel exhaust from the many planes doesn't sound like a good time for a hypochondriac like me.

My partner even tried to keep it a secret so I wouldn't have enough time to get out of going , and it turned out that he was right to think I would try. I'm scared of saying no because I will catch some grief and made to feel bad for sure and probably end up crying again because he was already unhappy that I wasn't ecstatic enough about finding out I was going to an airshow, since the first thought I vocalised was wondering about how loud it would be.

I really don't want to go, but is there any way to do it without drama?

This is toxic as fuck and enough of a reason for you to just say "you know I don't want to go to events like this, so I'm not going".

I'm very sorry that you've been placed in that situation to begin with.

Seems like your partner is the jerk in this scenario.

you shouldn't be griefed and made to feel bad over this

The one causing drama isn't you, it's the person who surreptitiously bought you a ticket for an event he knew you wouldn't want to go to
So just don't go, and stand firm through any grief potentially given in the knowledge that he only has himself to blame for the money he wasted

The reason you don't want to say no is because how you might be perceived, but it's your partner who should have worried about how they are perceived.

OP:

I just don't like being in the sun for an extended duration, loud noises, or the idea of breathing in fumes. The company is fine, but even if I go I know I will get grief for using ear protection or something else and I'll just spend some percent of the time feeling bad. Doesn't help that the place is a few hours away as well.

Maybe part of the problem is that I often don't want to get out of the house though. He tries, but as someone pointed out, it is a bit upsetting that he knew I'd say no and got a ticket for me and tried to hide it anyway.

5+ hours in the Sun is a BIG no for me, so I get you. Just know that if there's any drama it's absolutely not on you, but the person who spent their money knowing you would be unhappy.

Uhhh, seriously don't listen to the person trying to excuse your partner. Forcing you into an uncomfortable situation instead of starting a conversation about it is not cool, and it's not normal. I have no interest in making assumptions about your relationship, but that action, in isolation, is not something that should be done without a really excellent reason which it sounds like he does not have. You don't have to tolerate that if you don't want to- just explain to him that you don't want to be cornered in that way and that the activity isn't fun for you.

OP:

It's actually his parent's anniversary tomorrow, so I'm tempted to say that maybe it would even be good if I dipped out to avoid risking any drama on their special day, and it can just be them and their kids.

Annoyingly, yes or no will hurt. He's already said that he will be annoyed if I use any ear protection, or even mention sunscreen (thinks you don't need on a cloudy day). He has some weird macho thing where he doesn't want any sort of protection for anything and gets annoyed when I do. I only ever feel down on the relationship when I feel like I've disappointed him.

If I don't go, he'll probably guilt me by saying I never do anything. I'm still leaning towards trying to get out of it though.

I'd be stunned if it wasn't a de facto MAGA rally, to boot.

You should not be afraid to say no or fear disappointing him. He knows you don't like this. It's very inconsiderate of him to drag you to it as a surprise. On top of that, you didn't want or ask for it. You're allowed to have your own reaction or feelings on the matter. And not wearing any sunscreen or ear protection? Who is he to decide what you do with your own wellbeing?

OP, going to a air show for your partners anniversary is genocide. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 

For real though, this shit is fuckin crazy how soft these people are. And of course the OP has a cartoon looking furry as a avatar.

[D3RANG3D]

[clockwork5]

Air shows are the shit. Just sneak in a pint of whiskey and a weed pen and periodically shout “Do a barrel roll!” at the jets as they fly by at 750 mph. 

Guaranteed good time. Oh and wear the sunscreen and earplugs and just enjoy the speed and acrobatics in your own buzzed little bubble. 

I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t look forward to air shows with uncontainable glee.

[Snoopy]

Yes, 100% serious. This is what I mean when I say, I do not underestimate the amount of pieces of shits trump supporters on this site.

Who doesn't like an airshow?

[Rendle]

I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t look forward to air shows with uncontainable glee.

How about widows and orphans?

[DocWager]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/are-there-any-good-ways-to-get-out-of-going-to-an-event-you-were-bought-tickets-for.932559/
OP:

I've been bought a ticket to go to an airshow tomorrow with my partner and his family, but the more I think about it, the more I don't want to go. 5+ hours in the sun with little shelter in sight, loud noise, and breathing in fuel exhaust from the many planes doesn't sound like a good time for a hypochondriac like me.

My partner even tried to keep it a secret so I wouldn't have enough time to get out of going , and it turned out that he was right to think I would try. I'm scared of saying no because I will catch some grief and made to feel bad for sure and probably end up crying again because he was already unhappy that I wasn't ecstatic enough about finding out I was going to an airshow, since the first thought I vocalised was wondering about how loud it would be.

I really don't want to go, but is there any way to do it without drama?

This is toxic as fuck and enough of a reason for you to just say "you know I don't want to go to events like this, so I'm not going".

I'm very sorry that you've been placed in that situation to begin with.

Seems like your partner is the jerk in this scenario.

you shouldn't be griefed and made to feel bad over this

The one causing drama isn't you, it's the person who surreptitiously bought you a ticket for an event he knew you wouldn't want to go to
So just don't go, and stand firm through any grief potentially given in the knowledge that he only has himself to blame for the money he wasted

The reason you don't want to say no is because how you might be perceived, but it's your partner who should have worried about how they are perceived.

OP:

I just don't like being in the sun for an extended duration, loud noises, or the idea of breathing in fumes. The company is fine, but even if I go I know I will get grief for using ear protection or something else and I'll just spend some percent of the time feeling bad. Doesn't help that the place is a few hours away as well.

Maybe part of the problem is that I often don't want to get out of the house though. He tries, but as someone pointed out, it is a bit upsetting that he knew I'd say no and got a ticket for me and tried to hide it anyway.

5+ hours in the Sun is a BIG no for me, so I get you. Just know that if there's any drama it's absolutely not on you, but the person who spent their money knowing you would be unhappy.

Uhhh, seriously don't listen to the person trying to excuse your partner. Forcing you into an uncomfortable situation instead of starting a conversation about it is not cool, and it's not normal. I have no interest in making assumptions about your relationship, but that action, in isolation, is not something that should be done without a really excellent reason which it sounds like he does not have. You don't have to tolerate that if you don't want to- just explain to him that you don't want to be cornered in that way and that the activity isn't fun for you.

OP:

It's actually his parent's anniversary tomorrow, so I'm tempted to say that maybe it would even be good if I dipped out to avoid risking any drama on their special day, and it can just be them and their kids.

Annoyingly, yes or no will hurt. He's already said that he will be annoyed if I use any ear protection, or even mention sunscreen (thinks you don't need on a cloudy day). He has some weird macho thing where he doesn't want any sort of protection for anything and gets annoyed when I do. I only ever feel down on the relationship when I feel like I've disappointed him.

If I don't go, he'll probably guilt me by saying I never do anything. I'm still leaning towards trying to get out of it though.

I'd be stunned if it wasn't a de facto MAGA rally, to boot.

You should not be afraid to say no or fear disappointing him. He knows you don't like this. It's very inconsiderate of him to drag you to it as a surprise. On top of that, you didn't want or ask for it. You're allowed to have your own reaction or feelings on the matter. And not wearing any sunscreen or ear protection? Who is he to decide what you do with your own wellbeing?

OP, going to a air show for your partners anniversary is genocide. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 

For real though, this shit is fuckin crazy how soft these people are. And of course the OP has a cartoon looking furry as a avatar.

I have no idea what that person sees in that weirdo to be with them. I give it six months before he decides to off himself after not getting the proper treatment for his anxieties, and after that guy leaves him.

[Nintex]

5+ hours in the sun with little shelter in sight, loud noise, and breathing in fuel exhaust from the many planes doesn't sound like a good time for a hypochondriac like me.

Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. Hypochondria is an old concept whose meaning has repeatedly changed over its lifespan.[1] It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.[2] An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.[3]

5+ hours in the sun with no shelter is usually not how these things work. They put up a show, there is a little break to grab something to drink or eat and return to the venue when it continues. 

Some people stay for the whole thing, some leave after 3 hours and most of the time there is plenty of shelter and if not bring your hat

[DavidCroquet]

Every time someone uses the phrase “hit dog hollers (or holars, lol)” i am reminded about how andrew gillum, scion of the progressive left, was found smoking crack in a hotel with a DEAD GUY who maybe he also sex with?

Talk about glass houses.

[Eric Cartman]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/captain-america-brave-new-world-official-teaser-feb-14-2025-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-giancarlo-esposito.925650/page-12?post=125740689#post-125740689

User Banned (Permanent): Racist trolling, long history of severe trolling infractions

I applaud them for not using some rap song in the trailer ruining it

It will never not be stupid that era think not liking rap is racist. And literally apply this ONLY to rap.

[Eric Cartman]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/do-you-use-your-greatest-strength-in-your-job.931854/post-126037374
Soapbox Killer

I have used my ability to freestyle to troubleshoot and explain to some ANGRY users why their shit was broken (Internet)


Freestyle (Extemporize) Rap should be taught in schools

"uh, yeah, I'm calling about these additional unapproved service charges you added to my bill, and would like an explanation?"
"yo yo my man, I hear distress, and I have a plan, to make it les-"
*click*
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER!

[Nintex]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/captain-america-brave-new-world-official-teaser-feb-14-2025-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-giancarlo-esposito.925650/page-12?post=125740689#post-125740689

  User Banned (Permanent): Racist trolling, long history of severe trolling infractions

I applaud them for not using some rap song in the trailer ruining it

It will never not be stupid that era think not liking rap is racist. And literally apply this ONLY to rap.

The jokes on them, we love rap

[Eric Cartman]

its on brand for twitch and the market they cater too thats for sure

the twitch safety council or whatever the fuck they call themselves are pretty fucking resetera in temperament and policy.

If you told me ferociouslysteph was a resetera mod I would 100% believe you.

[Polident]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/captain-america-brave-new-world-official-teaser-feb-14-2025-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-giancarlo-esposito.925650/page-12?post=125740689#post-125740689

User Banned (Permanent): Racist trolling, long history of severe trolling infractions

I applaud them for not using some rap song in the trailer ruining it

It will never not be stupid that era think not liking rap is racist. And literally apply this ONLY to rap.

I will say, writing off an entire genre is a little narrow. But yeah. Key and Peele has a sketch about country music all being racist and bad. Nobody took issue with that. Or how older rappers talk shit about the modern state of genetic beats and mumble. The weird infantilism and white savior complex over black art calls to mind the “exaggerated swagger of a black teen” kerfuffle. Sometimes something is stupid. Nothing deeper than that.

Side note, rural Africans have a love affair with American country music. Wish I could find the old videos of Americaboos over there playing Dolly Parton all dressed up in a saloon.

[Boredfrom]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/captain-america-brave-new-world-official-teaser-feb-14-2025-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-giancarlo-esposito.925650/page-12?post=125740689#post-125740689

It will never not be stupid that era think not liking rap is racist. And literally apply this ONLY to rap.

I will say, writing off an entire genre is a little narrow. But yeah. Key and Peele has a sketch about country music all being racist and bad. Nobody took issue with that. Or how older rappers talk shit about the modern state of genetic beats and mumble. The weird infantilism and white savior complex over black art calls to mind the “exaggerated swagger of a black teen” kerfuffle. Sometimes something is stupid. Nothing deeper than that.

Side note, rural Africans have a love affair with American country music. Wish I could find the old videos of Americaboos over there playing Dolly Parton all dressed up in a saloon.

Being fair, the “exaggerated swagger” bit was coined by a black reviewer, as I remember. It was just so out place that everyone assumed it was from a random white dude at GameSpot.

[Eric Cartman]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/in-todays-acab-news-judge-overturns-missouri-woman%E2%80%99s-43-year-murder-conviction-as-the-real-suspect-was-a-police-officer.902484/

Both the framing of the OP and most of the responses ITT

[Eric Cartman]

This thread is thoroughly detailed and so we're locking it.

devils in the details, huh?

[FEUER FREI.]

from "Constructive Community" thread 

[Nintex]

They obliterated the mod team just like Israel obliterated a port in Yemen just now.

[I don't swear]

Isn't she a zionist? Think we dodged a bullet.

I don't think it's been confirmed if she is a zionist. She apologized for posting the scared Gaza kids, said something about praying for everyone suffering or something, and has stayed quiet on the war ever since. I sadly wouldn't be surprised though if she is a zionist or a supporter of Israel.

 

Dumb motherfuckers.

Is being a Zionist the same type of concerns for them as it was for America in the 50s as to whether someone was a communist or not?

[kaleidoscopium]

You can’t appeal to nepenthe being against misinformation, she loves that shit. Slayven can’t be appealed to given he’s actually retarded.

[HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth]

Every time someone uses the phrase “hit dog hollers (or holars, lol)” i am reminded about how andrew gillum, scion of the progressive left, was found smoking crack in a hotel with a DEAD GUY who maybe he also sex with?

Talk about glass houses.

Come now, who amongst us hasn't smoked crack with a sexy corpse.

[Uncle]

from "Constructive Community" thread 

[im g]https://gachi.gay/t4umi[/img]

making predictions, no matter how incongruous with past precedent, by definition can't be misinformation

it's not even like they said "I predict biden will descend the white house steps on a unicorn," it's just "this guy probably won't support biden" who the fuck cares

[Boredfrom]

The conversation at RE (and old GAf) was always fucking terrible, it just that the contempt is now more open because mods don’t need to pretend to be impartial anymore. Maybe that was inevitable after how hard Gaf/RE fall out of the industry spotlight, but the seeds were already there before those communities were killed (hell, some of this communities contributed to it).

[Rendle]

Do users have their post removed in the feedback thread when they're critical? Or do the users just get ignored? I can see they banned that poster for hostility in another thread in retribution (nowhere nears as hostile as a protected member is allowed to be obviously) but what's the aftermath in the feedback thread?

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/bernie-sanders-president-biden-has-been-the-strongest-most-progressive-president-in-my-lifetime.932481/page-3?post=126060723#post-126060723

User banned (1 week): hostility toward other users

They did force him to do it. They went into a meeting with him the same time he was going around the Hill meeting with every caucus. The leaks we got out of the other caucuses were things like the caucus leader suddenly hanging up the call when someone asks Biden to step down, anger and fury from the New Dem caucus and... handshakes and support out of the Progressive Caucus followed by 3 major progressive announcements in the next couple days

If you want to blind yourself to how politics works, go for it. And yeah, now that they are party policies they are party policies. That's why Biden supports abortion rights despite being Catholic and personally against it.

Nah, you don't get to talk this crackpot bullshit thinking they can pull this apparently easy switcheroo behind the scenes, and say that I'm blind to how politics work. You have the political acumen of a toaster.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/bernie-sanders-president-biden-has-been-the-strongest-most-progressive-president-in-my-lifetime.932481/page-4?post=126065253#post-126065253

User banned (1 week): hostility toward other users

going from not covering pre existing conditions to covering it is fucking progressive. Fuck out of here

THAT WAS PART OF ROMNEYCARE AND THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION PLAN

Jesus fucking Christ! You are completely ignorant of the details of the law, where they came from, the process that crafted it and probably any other detail about it based off your posts.

Go read a fucking book and get off the internet