Take a tiger and shave it. (I suggest you sedate it first.) You will see pigmentation patterns in the animal’s skin consistent with its stripes. Take a bird and between feathers, muscles and bones you will consistently see its wings. These traits are inherent in the animal’s physical make up and are visible. However, if … [Read more…]
In the form of this article (read it first)http://www.reaxxion.com/6272/why-male-gamers-must-defend-their-territory And now, having finished the article…. He leaves out a third motivator. Attacking others, being outraged, vicious and hating is their hobby. It is their version of FUN. I wrote this about problem neighbors who live by the feud http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/problem_neighbors.htm The author makes this comment: — … [Read more…]
Let’s imagine there is a dangerous socially transmitted disease, called V-bola. The transmission of V-bola from men to women is a serious problem in society that effects anywhere between 10-30% of the female population. There are two different groups of researchers that both want to stop the transmission of V-bola from men to women. The … [Read more…]
Let me blunt and to the point. If you’re a middle class person and don’t trust the cops you’re an idiot. Odds are good you’re jumping on the “Oooh let’s be a social justice warrior” bandwagon. (A reframing of ‘wasn’t it cool to be a 60’s radical chic, let’s do it again’). Given Ferguson and … [Read more…]
Post by Mark Grimm. I was asked if “police should have to endure this kind of abuse? “That’s the wrong question. On one hand they did a good job of not reacting even when physically attacked (I really love the technology that keeps them mostly safe — and by extension keeps the protestors safe. … [Read more…]
Part I This is from something I’m writing. …Yet there’s a lot of people who believe getting drunk and wandering around in public is their right. Often they’re young and relying on social conventions to keep them safe — even when they’re breaking them. I won’t go into to deeply here, but I coined the … [Read more…]
I’m working on a program called Conflict Communications where I’m studying the patterns of conflict so things can be resolved more effectively. Starting with recognizing when violence can be avoided or it’s the answer (Physical violence is seldom the answer, but when it is, it’s the best answer.) Here are four things I’ve run across in my … [Read more…]
think what we have here is a systemic problemhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemic_problem mixed in with unintended consequences http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unintended_consequences As in here are the downsides of equality, freedom, technology, emphasis on individuality, and socialization away form individuals resolving issues themselves and acceptance of violence. Putting that in simpler terms, “Be careful of what you want for you … [Read more…]
A statement I saw on Amy A’s Facebook wall. “I’m not mansplaining… I’m a just a condescending dick.” First, there’s one for honest communication. I’m actually serious about that one, but it’s a Conflict Communications thing and beyond the scope of this post. Basically it’s a ‘if you call the tune, be ready to dance’ … [Read more…]
First, notice the implication of complete nudity — not dressed, nekkid. The sign — regardless of the message — combined with nudity in this culture brings it closer to burlesque. It is deliberately titillating — designed for a look, but don’t touch.Also the contrapposto pose to emphasize the hips and buttocks. As well as the head … [Read more…]