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The Batlord · 12-05-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

Super depressed this morning. Can't get the image out of my head that I saw my ex and her "husband" sneaking into the McDonalds last night to get warm. I shouldn't feel guilty because she made her own bed, but I can't get it out of my head.

You should've gone in, ordered two large number ones, and then given the food to LiL. Charity + revenge = better than a dish served cold

Key · 12-05-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You should've gone in, ordered two large number ones, and then given the food to LiL. Charity + revenge = better than a dish served cold

I was in the drive thru when I saw it, and I can't deny I felt strongly about walking in there and giving them something. But I just can't. I'd be rewarding the situation she's in and how she got there. And she did it to herself.

**Frownland** · 12-05-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

My best friend has asked me to draw her a tattoo that I understand to be culturally-appropriative in nature. Although I have mixed feelings about the topic of cultural appropriation, I'm just not comfortable helping a white girl get a dream catcher tattoo when I know that it's a point of contention for Native Americans and First Nations people. Soooooo how do I tell her I don't want to do it without actually pissing her off?

What you wrote right here sounds like a reasonable thing to tell her, with a little rewording.

The Batlord · 12-05-2016, 01:45 PM

I think cultural appropriation is generally a buzzword to give self-righteous college kids one more thing to bitch about, but a girl who thinks that a dreamcatcher tattoo would be wizard yo, but is trying to weasel her way around what she sees as a touchy subject is actually kinda douchey imo. Tell her to quit being a hypocrite and either forget it or quit being an idiot and accept that a dreamcatcher tattoo is not a war crime against the Injuns.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 12-05-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I think cultural appropriation is generally a buzzword to give self-righteous college kids one more thing to bitch about, but a girl who thinks that a dreamcatcher tattoo would be wizard yo, but is trying to weasel her way around what she sees as a touchy subject is actually kinda douchey imo. Tell her to quit being a hypocrite and either forget it or quit being an idiot and accept that a dreamcatcher tattoo is not a war crime against the Injuns.

i think maybe you misread her post?

Paedantic Basterd · 12-05-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

What you wrote right here sounds like a reasonable thing to tell her, with a little rewording.

Right, so I did just tell her "It's worth considering that First Nations people can be sensitive about the propagation of their cultural imagery by white people with no understanding of the meaning behind it, and I just wanted to let you know that in case you'd like to factor it into your decision" and now I'm accused of being condescending and offering unwanted advice, as well as getting a lecture about how "these ideas can be for anyone" and she's "not the first white girl to do it" and now I think we're actually in a fight over it?

Jesus Christ you can't ever win with anybody when you try and be conscious of PC issues. Doesn't matter what you say or do, there's always someone to bitch about how or why you did it.

Lucem Ferre · 12-05-2016, 01:50 PM

You only feel 'guilty' because you still have feelings for her, Ki. Feelings that you are in denial of and we all know it's bull****. So what you need to do is get laid. Because despite the fact that you have become a whiny little pussy you could probably find better than her.

Edit: Actually, don't listen to me, I don't give the best life advice.

Edit: I meant on the getting laid part. That probably won't help, but it's worth a try.

Key · 12-05-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucem Ferre

You only feel 'guilty' because you still have feelings for her, Ki. Feelings that you are in denial of and we all know it's bull****. So what you need to do is get laid. Because despite the fact that you have become a whiny little pussy you could probably find better than her.

Gee thanks.

Plankton · 12-05-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

My best friend has asked me to draw her a tattoo that I understand to be culturally-appropriative in nature. Although I have mixed feelings about the topic of cultural appropriation, I'm just not comfortable helping a white girl get a dream catcher tattoo when I know that it's a point of contention for Native Americans and First Nations people. Soooooo how do I tell her I don't want to do it without actually pissing her off?

If your friend would be upset because of your not wanting to do something that makes you feel uneasy, what ever the circumstances are, then you need to consider what type of friend she is. I got rid of petty people like that a long time ago. Life is way too short to have to deal with that kind of BS.

Gee, all kinds of advise here.

Edit: See?

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

Right, so I did just tell her "It's worth considering that First Nations people can be sensitive about the propagation of their cultural imagery by white people with no understanding of the meaning behind it, and I just wanted to let you know that in case you'd like to factor it into your decision" and now I'm accused of being condescending and offering unwanted advice, as well as getting a lecture about how "these ideas can be for anyone" and she's "not the first white girl to do it" and now I think we're actually in a fight over it?

Jesus Christ you can't ever win with anybody when you try and be conscious of PC issues. Doesn't matter what you say or do, there's always someone to bitch about how or why you did it.

**Frownland** · 12-05-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

Right, so I did just tell her "It's worth considering that First Nations people can be sensitive about the propagation of their cultural imagery by white people with no understanding of the meaning behind it, and I just wanted to let you know that in case you'd like to factor it into your decision" and now I'm accused of being condescending and offering unwanted advice, as well as getting a lecture about how "these ideas can be for anyone" and she's "not the first white girl to do it" and now I think we're actually in a fight over it?

Jesus Christ you can't ever win with anybody when you try and be conscious of PC issues. Doesn't matter what you say or do, there's always someone to bitch about how or why you did it.

Ja I was going to mention not bringing up the white part. White people hate being reminded that they're white.