@dialing_footnoterphone: I would think it does help, some— it would make them feel less "freakish" if they knew that there were more people like them out there.

@hambonetoblerone: did you... drink... the live minnow? Could you feel it swimming around in you???

Right now, I feel like I'm:

@Hippopotame asks you in a very dignified manner to please promote her comments.: I don't know how you got that i think Botox will end people judging each other on their appearances. I don't. I also obviously know that naturally less attractive people will not be made super attractive through Botox alone. But as I…

@allyzay: I haven't made up my mind on whether taxing botox is fair, and I haven't put much thought into the taxing of clothing. But less expensive clothing can actually look presentable, if that's what you're trying to say.

@femme-bot: I actually agree with you that they aren't likely to reduce unhealthy behaviors, but I do think the attempt to punish people for engaging in those behaviors in an effort to reduce them is a large motivation behind certain taxes. I don't think it works well, but I do think it's the reasoning— and that…

@bluebears: As I said, my mind isn't made up on this issue. I can see merits and flaws to both arguments. I just think that some of the comparisons people make are straying from the actual points and making analogies to things that just aren't relevant here.

@Shotrock: How is that relevant to the conversation at hand? I'm sure you have a point, but I just don't see how that relates to this topic.

@femme-bot: It's good that you consider them that way, but "sin" taxes at least are intended as a punishment, to reduce unhealthy behaviors. This is a luxury tax, so it's different, but acting as if the actual purpose of a tax is always purely to raise revenue misses important parts of the issue.

@TheFormerJuneBronson: the issue here though is that Botox can help a career in the way that things like alcohol and cigarettes can't. I've not made up my mind on this, but I do understand why, especially in a recession, people who are already worried about keeping their jobs or getting new ones will be upset by a…

@morninggloria: I know a lot of people, both men and women, who want someone to do their cooking, cleaning, and to have sex with them. It's a mindset that's traditionally associated with men, but I think it more has to do with people that are busy and self-centered seeking it out. The want everything to be about…

@euterpe35: In my peer group? None. Though if my fiance sees it, I'm sure he'll point it out to me and then go into one of his talks on how he's glad we live now.

We write about sexually in such a fucked up, judgmental way. People always end up suggesting the fault lies in the woman's inhibitions or her partner's skill, or that she just needs a glass of wine, or to stop being so uptight, or to find the right sex toy, or fantasize about different things or wear different…

The idea of Judge Judy calling people out for being rude is hilarious, because she's so INCREDIBLY rude herself. My mom loves her show, but I can't stand how rude she is to all the parties that come before her.

@Mr.Gawn: Eh, I texted my fiance to ask him to bring me my lotion I left at his place whenever he shows up to the law school today. I can't call him, because I'm proctoring an exam, and even if I did, he's probably still asleep. So, text. It works, sometimes.

I'm guessing this is a lingerie store? At any rate, I want that lingerie. It's seasonal and cute!

@rixatrix: I've gotten that from mine too. What they don't realize is that I'd love to, and have no moral qualms about looking at its cute little face then slitting its neck or whatever.

@rixatrix: So, I want to do that. But I also want to eventually stay home. Which is when I'd have time to raise food-animals. Anything you can tell me about what it's like raising them, and any weird slaughter regulations you have to deal with?

@lisas: True. I'm hoping to eventually be able to stay home, when my fiance and I have kids... and I think a lot about how things are going to be balanced. I feel guilty sometimes, but I know that's what will make me happy.

@bluewine: While I'm not an engagement ring as facebook photo sort of chick, I have to question the idea that any facebook profile pic is someone displaying it as their entire identity... otherwise, I'm friends with some people who think they're funny legal cartoons, some people who are illustrations, some nature…