“Respect”

You should email her your concerns. You seem heavily vested in this relationship.

There is still a substantial middle. Even looking from 2010 to 2014. Now, you can argue that the peak should be a little more to the right... but this is not a distribution of only ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’

I was staying home at age nine.  But I was not having to watch a 3 year old.  That’s a bit much.  Especially at a motel where strangers come and go regularly.  I feel bad for her situation, though.  That’s a really tough spot to be in.  Glad the kids are safe and she is getting some help.  Best to her.

Mortal Kombat (tournament) != Street Fight(er)

“Ask for help.”

You are spot on with your comments. But listing facts and discussing in a logical manner will get you nowhere here. People make up their minds with emotion. If people would learn the facts I suspect their opinions would change.  The phrase ‘tax cut’ has become a scarlet letter if you are not ‘working class.’  

And ‘summer flounder’ have eyes on the opposite side of the body compared to ‘winter flounder.’  

Clever business move.

I am seriously worried about this woman’s head...

And a BA in physics. Not to diminish that, but the BA is the much less technical degree.

Yep.  Being gross is not a black or white or any group thing.  Nastiness knows no bounds.

Well, to be fair... I won’t do a nude scene regardless of the director’s genitalia or identity.

Came to say the same. I wish I liked it. I try again every year or two. Still a no go.

They could compromise. Offer “Official” cosplay titles (licensed) to top of the line cosplayers. It would be akin to “the official beer of the NFL.”

I think companies have to do a cost benefit analysis. If they think cosplayer A provides enough advertising / exposure... the company may turn a blind eye. If the company does not feel they benefit, whilst cosplayer A is pulling in six figures (U$), then I suspect they may try to get a cut.

“Curriculum advisor or some such nonsense.”

1,662.93 as of now.

And better insurance!

“how the hell does society allow someone to become this rich?”