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Darth Walrus posted:Run a poll on chocolate oranges? It's possible you are the spokesperson for a silent majority. I don't doubt it for a second! HopperUK posted:Yeah you can just say stuff and if you're being genuine the thread will be okay. Yeah nobody gives a poo poo, we're all idiots.  IllusionistTrixie posted:You can't make me post!  All according to keikakuOh a page snipe! ON THIS DAY IN 335 (yeah you read that right) The Church of Holy Sepulchre consecrated in Jerusalem. This causes no issues in the future except that one ladder that nobody is allowed to move anymore Miftan fucked around with this message at 12:41 on Sep 13, 2023 |
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I'm the clever one, don't post or I'll make wry comments at you.
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Gonzo McFee posted:I'm the clever one, don't post or I'll make wry comments at you. 
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Come poo poo up the chat thread instead then or the actual shitposting UK politics thread 
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poo poo up both threads or Tony Blair will invade your dwelling.
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I only post when I know it’ll poo poo up the thread. Quality, well-thought out posting is anathema to the Jakabite philosophy.
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I guess one thing that the recent deaths of twisto and camrath have highlighted to me is how much I enjoy, and take for granted, the company, wit and wisdom of the people on this thread. I'm more of a lurker really and rarely if ever contribute anything of any substance at all, but I've (parasocially) known some people round here for over a decade now, and although all I know about anyone is just their username and the words they post, this community is genuinely a significant part of my life - even though I kind of cringe to admit it. Anyway, that's a very long, inarticulate round about way of saying... I love all you goons, even the poo poo ones, and I would very much appreciate it if you stay alive as long as possible, and most importantly
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Wait, we're NOT supposed to poo poo up this thread? I can't imagine how bad the designated shitposting threads must be lmao
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You're allowed to poo poo here but you should pick it up and bin it afterwards. And no just hanging out on a tree branch, promising you'll deal with it later. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66709052 Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC I almost suspect the Government are taking ages to do this because they know once it's set it could be challenged in court. So they would rather make statements to the daily mail where it can go unchallenged.
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would you like to see an infuriating clip of retired boomers gawking at classic cars while talking about how their pensions have benefitted from inflation since 2010, pensions up 14% working age benefits down 9% https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GnXmUJ5Tco
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gently caress. RIP Camrath. The unread counter on this thread just kept jumping and I couldn't face wading through however many pages it was and then, gently caress, this was why. gently caress. Goonspeed, Man of Fudge.
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Tesseraction posted:poo poo up both threads or Tony Blair will invade your dwelling. Tony would love it here, all posts are attached to a flexible ID card (avatar and gangtags) stored in a central database (Jeffrey's basement).
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The Perfect Element posted:I guess one thing that the recent deaths of twisto and camrath have highlighted to me is how much I enjoy, and take for granted, the company, wit and wisdom of the people on this thread. Me too, for better or worse I’ve been posting or lurking here for over a decade pretty much daily. It’s been one of very few constants. Big love to all UKMT goons
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Failed Imagineer posted:Didn't realise you were supposed to have political knowledge before posting here, this is very bad for me... I may not know much about politics but I know I hate it and the people who use it to gently caress up other people's lives for profit and, apparently, the sheer joy of stomping on other people. Hopefully that qualifies me to post...
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Nowadays most of the conversations i have are on this site and there doesn't appear to be any other sane alternatives about. This is a place of such diverse topics.   to all.
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So sorry to hear about Camrath. He seemed like a lovely chap. 😔
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gently caress. RIP Camrath, condolences to his friends and family, terrible news. I've been lurking this thread daily for over a decade but basically never post, still feels like a community and has helped me articulate my political views better than I'd ever manage alone. Please reach out if you're struggling, goons
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Bit tragic that it usually takes a death in the thread to get the people who lurk to feel encouraged to post.
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Tesseraction posted:Bit tragic that it usually takes a death in the thread to get the people who lurk to feel encouraged to post. It is, but in another sense it’s nice that people feel part of the community without any obligation to participate. That said, post more, it’s FUN!!!
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I cannot for the life of me figure out what "mainly selected for their academic excellence" is supposed to imply, or what the alternative is. Should we be picking doctors based on vibes?
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Terrible news about Camrath, always seemed like a lovely guy, and now I feel bad for watching my weight and not buying fudge. RIP comrade. Incredibly awkward pivot: https://twitter.com/TWT_NOW/status/1701936267930337723
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EvilHawk posted:I cannot for the life of me figure out what "mainly selected for their academic excellence" is supposed to imply, or what the alternative is. Should we be picking doctors based on vibes? im incredibly dense but I can suck a golf ball through a garden hose 
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Mega Comrade posted:You're allowed to poo poo here but you should pick it up and bin it afterwards. And no just hanging out on a tree branch, promising you'll deal with it later. From the above linked article, some world-class editing by the BBC. quote:As pupils settle into a new academic year, BBC News has spoken to two parents whose children have questioned their gender about the impact the lack of transgender guidance for schools has had on their families. So this reads as if these parents' children have gone to meet their gender (presumably in an office in a school building somewhere) to ask it questions about school policy. Re: Camrath. That's really sad news. I only hope that the threads outpouring of care is picked up by those who need it. fuctifino also made a very valid point that as tempting that it is, not to try and tell yourself that this was something any of us could have prevented. EvilHawk posted:I cannot for the life of me figure out what "mainly selected for their academic excellence" is supposed to imply, or what the alternative is. Should we be picking doctors based on vibes? It's code for "yes I suppose I am forced to admit that these 'females' are able to achieve academic marks that allow them to graduate and be called doctors. But they aren't any fun, not like me and my (white and male) mates were. We knew non-academic things. Like who to be friends with so we could have a successful career of being a doctor who bullies those bloody wokes!" The Question IRL fucked around with this message at 14:09 on Sep 13, 2023 |
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I'd wanted to but I am transferring jobs so been too busy
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Solefald posted:Any of you goons actually going to The World Transformed? Pretty sure there's a goon here who works for TWT. Was it Fakename?
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Miftan posted:Pretty sure there's a goon here who works for TWT. Was it Fakename? Oh that's cool. I really want to go but I can't afford it b/c unemployed and I'm too anxious about requesting free tickets. I'd be up for meeting up w/ any goons if there's any kind of meetup outside of the event itself though 
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EvilHawk posted:I cannot for the life of me figure out what "mainly selected for their academic excellence" is supposed to imply, or what the alternative is. Should we be picking doctors based on vibes? I think it's saying that some where selected because they are FEMALES or gay or different races etc and none of this would happen if we stuck to just employing proper White Male C of E doctors as Tory Jesus intended
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Miftan posted:Pretty sure there's a goon here who works for TWT. Was it Fakename? Yes, you should all join me and KEITH at the festival this year.
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Solefald posted:Oh that's cool. Do not feel anxious about the free tickets! They are completely no questions asked. It would be great to have you!
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I have no great wisdom to contribute about Camrath, but I will miss the guy and his fudge.Mega Comrade posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66709052 in which the "LGBT correspondent" and "LGBT producer" tell the story of a trans child supported by his parents while also, for necessary balance you understand, also including the story of an unsupportive parent living through the terrifying scenario that a child changed their name and pronouns for a bit and then changed them back again. irreversible damage. also the child might not be 100% neurotypical so can you really trust her to make any decisions about herself. incisive reporting. the headline is great too because what these two parents want is completely different but they get lumped together. People Want Government To Do Things, Not Do Other Things
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Comrade Fakename posted:Do not feel anxious about the free tickets! They are completely no questions asked. It would be great to have you! Would you be able to advise on accommodation for anyone asking about free tickets too?
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Angepain posted:also including the story of an unsupportive parent living through the terrifying scenario that a child changed their name and pronouns for a bit and then changed them back again. irreversible damage. also the child might not be 100% neurotypical so can you really trust her to make any decisions about herself. incisive reporting. Also you can quite easily read into the story that the child's mental health issues were caused by her mother's refusal to acknowledge or respect her feelings of gender dysphoria, unlike the school which almost immediately appeared to accept and allow her to use the pronouns she has chosen months before she told her mother - wonder why that was.
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Honestly I had very supportive parents growing up but would have struggled to bring up something like that to them.
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PriorMarcus posted:Would you be able to advise on accommodation for anyone asking about free tickets too? We'll be making some announcements regarding this in the next day or two, keep an eye on the TWT twitter account: https://twitter.com/TWT_NOW
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Angepain posted:I have no great wisdom to contribute about Camrath, but I will miss the guy and his fudge. Bit of a tangent but I have always wondered how common temporary gender dysphoria (I'm not sure if that's the right way to phrase it) is during puberty. I had a period of maybe about 6-12 months when I was about 14ish where I strongly wished I was a girl. I never told anyone about it at the time, and then at some point it just disappeared and those feelings never came back. It's not really one of those things that's easy to talk about because I feel like people will make assumptions about ulterior motives.
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