Cynically, I’d say the choice they give is between being yourself and hiding in the closet so they can pretend you don’t exist.

Less cynically, I imagine the true believers might honestly believe that it’s a choice, in the same way any “sin” is a choice. For reference, the usual Judeo-Christian dogma on lgbtq persons…

The key word there is immutable. Many bigots like to think being lgbtq is a choice, or something that can be taught and, consequently, something that can be dissuaded through harsh punishment.

Is it really cellphones and the internet though? I mean, people have been violent forever and, personally, I think it’s gotten better rather than worse. Socially driven violence such as lynchings and witch hunts have given way to lone whackos instead. Extremist communities online might be larger than they might…

Oh! you’re probably right! for some reason I just immediately assume online poker when people talk about rapid massive gambling losses.

Someone heavily into Bitcoin has a addictive personality toward gambling? Shocking. Seriously though, from what I remember of him as an esports player, xQc was one of those guys that gets titled hard and frequently. Why on earth did he think he’ll do well playing poker?

I hear you. I just figure if you compare the number of reproductive rights supporters that are as loud and vocal as anti-abortion folks, it’s pretty easy to fool yourself into thinking both groups are at least of similar size (pro-choice might even seem the smaller of the two). Consider also that in the world-view of…

Abortion is, for some voters, a major single issue that determines their vote. Most other people (notably, the 50% of voters that can’t be forced to carry a baby to term) tend to consider other issues first before even wondering if their candidate is going to do anything to protect reproductive rights. It’s pretty…

Disagree. The Taliban are less willing to abandon their beliefs when they are subjected to very mild legal consequences.

On the other hand, they seem to thrive off this hate. It’s like a drug. The more we feed them attention, good or bad, the more they are incentivized to delve into ever more insane (and difficult to ignore) stuff, like the vaccine hesitancy you mentioned. Since it’s not possible to convince them with logic and…

Sounds like a different kind of speed force at work.

I realize reactions to abuse can take many forms, but Jada’s behavior doesn’t seem make it seem she’s at all concerned about being the target of physical violence from Will. Frankly, I feel like any anger Will has toward her will merely be redirected toward whatever convenient target is on hand (like nearby comedians,…

This is just so bizarre. Was Smith always like this?

Perhaps its an internal campaign within Squeenix to promote/legitimize the kinds of over-monetized games-as-a-service nonsense they’re champing at the bit to make more of (y’know, like that other Avengers game they launched). Basically, tell the shareholders: “See? Good games actually suck. We knew what we were doing…

Had to restrain myself from posting this... (I failed)

To add to what’s been said already, motion sickness from video games is something you can get used to. Eventually your brain is going to have a serious conversation with your eyes and inner ear and will stop trying to convince you you’re actually moving when you’re not. The exposure you need to hit that point does…

I suspect he was just talking about the live action adaptations, which i feel is fair enough.

Man, that’s weird.

That’s just the thing. He thinks women do not own the picture nor the equipment used to capture it. “Earthen vessels” remember?

removed comment. sorry, misread your post I think.