The Brony Fandom

Jude Cormier

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Mar 22, 2013, 8:57:06 AM3/22/13

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I bring this up because I genuinely wonder what people thought of the
Bronies

During my last con visit I got a chance to learn about the brony fandom.
I knew basically the focus of the fandom. I thought it was a little odd
but I was curious enough to attend a panel called 6 Stages of Bronydom. I
came in the middle but what I saw proved rather enlightening and really
held up a mirror to fandom in general.I was really surprised how many
people I interacted with were fans. people you wouldn't expect to. Like
finding out the folks from Mayberry have a punk following One of the
things that was notable at this panel was the awareness level. The
panelists fully acknowledge the extremeness of their fandom. The
extremeness of a show that targets little girls who could watch it with
their parents yet has an adult fan base of at least 7 million! The
extremeness by which how quickly the show�s fandom evolved since My
Little Pony was revamped 2 years ago. The extreme ridicule the adult male
fans risk by admitting they watch the show. And the extreme passion that
comes from such a fan base arising under the above mention circumstances.
I can understand the leeriness some folks have for this group. I think
about how the general public felt about trekkies back in the 70s, anime
folk back in the 90s and how some folks have come to regard the
Browncoats in past years. The bronies are the undisputed air to that
mantle. There is an inherent level of shame that comes with the territory
It was interesting that the panelists said people thought the Brony
phenomenon would die out soon enough owing to the speed and intensity by
which it developed. It hasn�t though. It is going just as strong as ever
and the fact that the show�s producers embrace and respond to the fandom
certainly has helped keep it going.

Anyway, the panel likened the fact that fans of the show undergo a
process not unlike the stages of death when one discovers one has a
terminal illness. Ergo: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and
Acceptance. I came into the panel as they were wrapping up depression and
heading into Acceptance. What was fascinating were the moments people
said they came to terms with it and just accepted their love and
fascination with the show. 1 guy (who was college age) said he finally
accepted it when he had the nerve to tell his father about his love for
the show. Naturally he was majorly embarrassed to admit it. But he said
after his dad watched a couple of episodes to see what it was about, he
told his son he understood why he got into it. It made it a lot easier on
him Another person there had said that while he likes the show, the
reason he embraces being a brony has less to do with the show itself and
more with the impact the show has had on fans. He found it amazing that
this show with its message about life lessons and friendship manages to
inspire people so passionately and affect them in deep ways that comes
out via fandom. It�s an interesting effect. I�ve glanced at the show and
am rather indifferent about it but I can�t deny that at the core of any
geek fandom is this inspirational impact. I know another costumer who has
a grown son who is a Brony and my friend admits enjoying the show himself
for what it is. In that respect, it�s no different than getting into
trek, Star wars or Superheroes. It is just an unexpected source

Sadly there was a 6th stage that they referred to as �Falling�. It was
basically the moment some fans have suffered when the stress and ridicule
from being a fan of the show becomes too much for them and they cut
themselves off for the sake of peace. An extreme example was given when 1
of the panelists mention her college friend was constantly ridiculed for
liking the show by his buddies-even after he learned not to bring it up
in their presence.

The breaking point came when his �friends� bought a collectible figure
from the show, burnt and disfigured it and then left it for him in his
mailbox. Yes you can tell these buddies of his are not into the show or
its message A lot of what went on in this panel gave me plenty of food
for thought

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Jude Cormier wrote:
> I bring this up because I genuinely wonder what people thought of the
> Bronies
>
> During my last con visit I got a chance to learn about the brony fandom.
> I knew basically the focus of the fandom. I thought it was a little odd
> but I was curious enough to attend a panel called 6 Stages of Bronydom. I
> came in the middle but what I saw proved rather enlightening and really
> held up a mirror to fandom in general.I was really surprised how many
> people I interacted with were fans. people you wouldn't expect to. Like
> finding out the folks from Mayberry have a punk following One of the
> things that was notable at this panel was the awareness level. The
> panelists fully acknowledge the extremeness of their fandom. The
> extremeness of a show that targets little girls who could watch it with
> their parents yet has an adult fan base of at least 7 million! The

> extremeness by which how quickly the showï¿½s fandom evolved since My

> Little Pony was revamped 2 years ago. The extreme ridicule the adult male
> fans risk by admitting they watch the show. And the extreme passion that
> comes from such a fan base arising under the above mention circumstances.
> I can understand the leeriness some folks have for this group. I think
> about how the general public felt about trekkies back in the 70s, anime
> folk back in the 90s and how some folks have come to regard the
> Browncoats in past years. The bronies are the undisputed air to that
> mantle. There is an inherent level of shame that comes with the territory
> It was interesting that the panelists said people thought the Brony
> phenomenon would die out soon enough owing to the speed and intensity by

> which it developed. It hasnï¿½t though. It is going just as strong as ever
> and the fact that the showï¿½s producers embrace and respond to the fandom

> certainly has helped keep it going.
>
> Anyway, the panel likened the fact that fans of the show undergo a
> process not unlike the stages of death when one discovers one has a
> terminal illness. Ergo: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and
> Acceptance. I came into the panel as they were wrapping up depression and
> heading into Acceptance. What was fascinating were the moments people
> said they came to terms with it and just accepted their love and
> fascination with the show. 1 guy (who was college age) said he finally
> accepted it when he had the nerve to tell his father about his love for
> the show. Naturally he was majorly embarrassed to admit it. But he said
> after his dad watched a couple of episodes to see what it was about, he
> told his son he understood why he got into it. It made it a lot easier on
> him Another person there had said that while he likes the show, the
> reason he embraces being a brony has less to do with the show itself and
> more with the impact the show has had on fans. He found it amazing that
> this show with its message about life lessons and friendship manages to
> inspire people so passionately and affect them in deep ways that comes

> out via fandom. Itï¿½s an interesting effect. Iï¿½ve glanced at the show and
> am rather indifferent about it but I canï¿½t deny that at the core of any

> geek fandom is this inspirational impact. I know another costumer who has
> a grown son who is a Brony and my friend admits enjoying the show himself

> for what it is. In that respect, itï¿½s no different than getting into

> trek, Star wars or Superheroes. It is just an unexpected source
>

> Sadly there was a 6th stage that they referred to as ï¿½Fallingï¿½. It was

> basically the moment some fans have suffered when the stress and ridicule
> from being a fan of the show becomes too much for them and they cut
> themselves off for the sake of peace. An extreme example was given when 1
> of the panelists mention her college friend was constantly ridiculed for
> liking the show by his buddies-even after he learned not to bring it up
> in their presence.
>

> The breaking point came when his ï¿½friendsï¿½ bought a collectible figure

> from the show, burnt and disfigured it and then left it for him in his
> mailbox. Yes you can tell these buddies of his are not into the show or
> its message A lot of what went on in this panel gave me plenty of food
> for thought
>

This explains the whole Lebowski...

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom>

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Apr 6, 2013, 11:48:34 PM4/6/13

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I've not really thought of it...

It's a good show and I enjoyed watching a few episodes with a friend, so I
can see why people like it--don't understand why it should be an issue
though... Other than just, yeah, being riduculed for liking a show for
little girls.

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THE COLONEL

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YOUSE GUYS CAN GO SUCK A PICKLE.

Coyo the Coyote

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Nov 4, 2013, 12:19:47 PM11/4/13

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On 22 Mar 2013 06:57 AM ,Jude Cormier <jh...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I bring this up because I genuinely wonder what people thought of the
> Bronies
>

> Anyway, the panel likened the fact that fans of the show undergo a
> process not unlike the stages of death when one discovers one has a
> terminal illness. Ergo: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and
> Acceptance.
>

> Sadly there was a 6th stage that they referred to as ?Falling?.
>

I'm pretty sure most geeky fandoms go through this.

I went through it when I found out my preferences and appeals.

It was very much like I found out I had panceatic cancer; at the time, I saw it as a sickness from which there is no real cure.

I've come to accept myself for what I am, but there is a strange little quirk I should mention.

When I found out I was gay, I simply shrugged. Everyone's gay, these days.

When I found out I was a furry, I freaked out. It was worse than cancer. Cancer was respectable.

However, over time, I came to accept it. I am what I am, and no one can truly blame me for being dealt this hand of cards.

We all do what we must. I'm no different in that regard.

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coyo

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On 22 Mar 2013 07:57 AM ,Jude Cormier <jh...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I bring this up because I genuinely wonder what people thought of the

> Bronies.

Let me put it this way: many of the furry fans I actually talk to are at least familiar with MLP:FIM.

I couldn't finish the show. The voice acting grated on my nerves. It was like watching Season 1 of Doctor Who or the original Star Trek. Talk about culture shock.

> During my last con visit I got a chance to learn about the brony fandom.
> I knew basically the focus of the fandom. I thought it was a little odd
> but I was curious enough to attend a panel called 6 Stages of Bronydom.

Sounds about right.

> I
> came in the middle but what I saw proved rather enlightening and really

> held up a mirror to fandom in general. I was really surprised how many

> people I interacted with were fans. people you wouldn't expect to. Like

> finding out the folks from Mayberry have a punk following. One of the

> things that was notable at this panel was the awareness level. The
> panelists fully acknowledge the extremeness of their fandom. The
> extremeness of a show that targets little girls who could watch it with
> their parents yet has an adult fan base of at least 7 million! The
> extremeness by which how quickly the show's fandom evolved since My
> Little Pony was revamped 2 years ago. The extreme ridicule the adult male
> fans risk by admitting they watch the show. And the extreme passion that
> comes from such a fan base arising under the above mention circumstances.

We furries could stand to learn from their example.

> I can understand the leeriness some folks have for this group. I think
> about how the general public felt about trekkies back in the 70s, anime
> folk back in the 90s and how some folks have come to regard the
> Browncoats in past years.

It should go without saying that being a Trekkie these days is very mainstream, and Anime and Manga fans are everywhere. There is a reason that American media has begun to emulate Anime and Manga. Prime example is The Last Airbender.

> The bronies are the undisputed heir to that
> mantle. There is an inherent level of shame that comes with the territory.

> It was interesting that the panelists said people thought the Brony
> phenomenon would die out soon enough owing to the speed and intensity by
> which it developed. It hasn't though. It is going just as strong as ever
> and the fact that the show's producers embrace and respond to the fandom
> certainly has helped keep it going.

Money talks.

> Anyway, the panel likened the fact that fans of the show undergo a
> process not unlike the stages of death when one discovers one has a
> terminal illness.
>
> Ergo: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
>
> I came into the panel as they were wrapping up depression and
> heading into Acceptance. What was fascinating were the moments people
> said they came to terms with it and just accepted their love and
> fascination with the show. 1 guy (who was college age) said he finally
> accepted it when he had the nerve to tell his father about his love for
> the show. Naturally he was majorly embarrassed to admit it. But he said
> after his dad watched a couple of episodes to see what it was about, he
> told his son he understood why he got into it. It made it a lot easier on

> him.

Why would anyone want to admit this sort of thing to their immediate family? Total lack of privacy? Lack of income? A desire to have the people with jobs buy My Little Pony stuff for them? Mindboggling.

> Another person there had said that while he likes the show, the
> reason he embraces being a brony has less to do with the show itself and
> more with the impact the show has had on fans. He found it amazing that
> this show with its message about life lessons and friendship manages to
> inspire people so passionately and affect them in deep ways that comes
> out via fandom. It's an interesting effect. I've glanced at the show and

> am rather indifferent about it, but I can't deny that at the core of any

> geek fandom is this inspirational impact. I know another costumer who has
> a grown son who is a Brony and my friend admits enjoying the show himself
> for what it is. In that respect, it's no different than getting into

> trek, Star wars or Superheroes. It is just an unexpected source.

It's nothing to be ashamed of, but nothing to be indiscrete about, either. You like a TV show and throw money at the franchise. Big deal.

> Sadly there was a 6th stage that they referred to as "Falling". It was
> basically the moment some fans have suffered when the stress and ridicule
> from being a fan of the show becomes too much for them and they cut
> themselves off for the sake of peace. An extreme example was given when 1
> of the panelists mention her college friend was constantly ridiculed for
> liking the show by his buddies-even after he learned not to bring it up
> in their presence.

Why would you bring it up in anyone's presence? Other than fellow fans, anyway.

> The breaking point came when his "friends" bought a collectible figure
> from the show, burnt and disfigured it and then left it for him in his
> mailbox. Yes you can tell these buddies of his are not into the show or
> its message A lot of what went on in this panel gave me plenty of food

> for thought.

Who needs enemies with friends like these?

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:57:06 -0500
Jude Cormier <jh...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I bring this up because I genuinely wonder what people thought of the
> Bronies
>
> During my last con visit I got a chance to learn about the brony
> fandom. I knew basically the focus of the fandom. I thought it was a
> little odd but I was curious enough to attend a panel called 6 Stages
> of Bronydom. I came in the middle but what I saw proved rather
> enlightening and really held up a mirror to fandom in general.I was
> really surprised how many people I interacted with were fans. people
> you wouldn't expect to. Like finding out the folks from Mayberry have
> a punk following One of the things that was notable at this panel was
> the awareness level. The panelists fully acknowledge the extremeness
> of their fandom. The extremeness of a show that targets little girls
> who could watch it with their parents yet has an adult fan base of at

> least 7 million! The extremeness by which how quickly the show_s

> fandom evolved since My Little Pony was revamped 2 years ago. The
> extreme ridicule the adult male fans risk by admitting they watch the
> show. And the extreme passion that comes from such a fan base arising
> under the above mention circumstances. I can understand the leeriness
> some folks have for this group. I think about how the general public
> felt about trekkies back in the 70s, anime folk back in the 90s and
> how some folks have come to regard the Browncoats in past years. The
> bronies are the undisputed air to that mantle. There is an inherent
> level of shame that comes with the territory It was interesting that
> the panelists said people thought the Brony phenomenon would die out
> soon enough owing to the speed and intensity by which it developed.

> It hasn_t though. It is going just as strong as ever and the fact
> that the show_s producers embrace and respond to the fandom certainly

> has helped keep it going.
>
> Anyway, the panel likened the fact that fans of the show undergo a
> process not unlike the stages of death when one discovers one has a
> terminal illness. Ergo: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and
> Acceptance. I came into the panel as they were wrapping up depression
> and heading into Acceptance. What was fascinating were the moments
> people said they came to terms with it and just accepted their love
> and fascination with the show. 1 guy (who was college age) said he
> finally accepted it when he had the nerve to tell his father about
> his love for the show. Naturally he was majorly embarrassed to admit
> it. But he said after his dad watched a couple of episodes to see
> what it was about, he told his son he understood why he got into it.
> It made it a lot easier on him Another person there had said that
> while he likes the show, the reason he embraces being a brony has
> less to do with the show itself and more with the impact the show has
> had on fans. He found it amazing that this show with its message
> about life lessons and friendship manages to inspire people so
> passionately and affect them in deep ways that comes out via fandom.

> It_s an interesting effect. I_ve glanced at the show and am rather
> indifferent about it but I can_t deny that at the core of any geek

> fandom is this inspirational impact. I know another costumer who has
> a grown son who is a Brony and my friend admits enjoying the show

> himself for what it is. In that respect, it_s no different than

> getting into trek, Star wars or Superheroes. It is just an unexpected
> source
>

> Sadly there was a 6th stage that they referred to as _Falling_. It

> was basically the moment some fans have suffered when the stress and
> ridicule from being a fan of the show becomes too much for them and
> they cut themselves off for the sake of peace. An extreme example was
> given when 1 of the panelists mention her college friend was
> constantly ridiculed for liking the show by his buddies-even after he
> learned not to bring it up in their presence.
>

> The breaking point came when his _friends_ bought a collectible

> figure from the show, burnt and disfigured it and then left it for
> him in his mailbox. Yes you can tell these buddies of his are not
> into the show or its message A lot of what went on in this panel gave
> me plenty of food for thought
>

Hmm.

A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next to
holstered but loaded and live pistols.

It might seem backwards, but ironically, a society where everyone is
armed is the most polite. It reminds me of the saying that high fences
make good neighbors.

I bet his buddies wouldn't have done that if they knew he carried guns
he knew how to use. Everyone reaches a breaking point. The nicer they
are, the more terrifyingly violent they are upon reaching that breaking
point.

But I didn't post here to explain why small children and elderly sweet
grandmas should be packing heat to keep people from raping them. I just
wanted to note that there's a lot of overlap in the two fandoms, and
that the bronies are re-discovering a lot of stuff we furries have
taken for granted for a long time now. I think it's a good thing that
furry fans, brony fans and occidental otaku get along so well and have
so much overlap. Nerdy fans ought to stick together.

While individuals with nerdy tendancies are more numerous than ever
before, we're still a very distinct minority, even with all our fandoms
combined.

With all our fandoms combined, we are Captain Planet?

Anyway, I have found that the bronies are rediscovering a lot of stuff
that furries have already gone through a thousand times over. That
being said, the furry fandom has grown at an explosive rate, with lots
of new underaged members who have NOT experienced all this, so when
they look at the brony fandom who don't have experience in defending
themselves from ridicule and violence, it can be quite enlightening.

The older, wiser furries tend to go well out of their way to protect
the new ones, giving pertinent advice like hide all the things from
your family, hide it from everyone. It's not there's anything to hide,
there's absolutely nothing dirty or wrong with being a furry.

But not everyone sees it that way. Even with those who aren't very
invested or committed to the fandom, and certainly aren't 24-hour
living the fandom lifestylers, even the most minor association can be
damning. We routinely teach underaged fandom members how to encrypt
files, filesystems or entire hard disks and keep their computers and
handheld devices free from pilfering by family or schools.

This doesn't always work. They are sometimes too young to understand
that when a schoolteacher demands that you give them the password, you
have to refuse. even if they physically torture you for it, you must say
no. You must absolutely refuse to divulge access to your devices.

Even if you don't mind being kicked out your school, fired from your
job, kicked out of your family's house, all the people you've talked to
in the fandom might mind that all the things they've ever said to you
are exposed to critical eyes. I'm not talking about anything illegal or
sexual, just associating with them at all is bad enough for some people.

God forbid we treat underaged people like people! Goddamned slavers.

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160217201454.01d35785
@coyo-Irresponsible:

<cracks knuckles>

This outta be good :)

> A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
> Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next to
> holstered but loaded and live pistols.
>

Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.

> It might seem backwards, but ironically, a society where everyone is
> armed is the most polite. It reminds me of the saying that high fences
> make good neighbors.
>

Ok, so you're down with the 2nd amendmintz.
It also makes for a society plagued by suicide by gun, and more gun
deaths than any other developed country. So theres that.

> I bet his buddies wouldn't have done that if they knew he carried guns
> he knew how to use. Everyone reaches a breaking point. The nicer they
> are, the more terrifyingly violent they are upon reaching that breaking
> point.
>

Well thats utter fucking bullshit. Thats the kind of idiotic shit Glen
Beck would spew :)

> But I didn't post here to explain why small children and elderly sweet
> grandmas should be packing heat to keep people from raping them. I just
> wanted to note that there's a lot of overlap in the two fandoms, and
> that the bronies are re-discovering a lot of stuff we furries have
> taken for granted for a long time now. I think it's a good thing that
> furry fans, brony fans and occidental otaku get along so well and have
> so much overlap. Nerdy fans ought to stick together.
>

Uh huh. But leading with a gun-related troll will catch readers so...
Good Job!

> While individuals with nerdy tendancies are more numerous than ever
> before, we're still a very distinct minority, even with all our fandoms
> combined.
>
> With all our fandoms combined, we are Captain Planet?
>

No.

> Anyway, I have found that the bronies are rediscovering a lot of stuff
> that furries have already gone through a thousand times over. That
> being said, the furry fandom has grown at an explosive rate, with lots
> of new underaged members who have NOT experienced all this, so when
> they look at the brony fandom who don't have experience in defending
> themselves from ridicule and violence, it can be quite enlightening.
>

Welcome to the internets...

> The older, wiser furries tend to go well out of their way to protect
> the new ones, giving pertinent advice like hide all the things from
> your family, hide it from everyone. It's not there's anything to hide,
> there's absolutely nothing dirty or wrong with being a furry.
>

Sub groups get marginalized by other groups in society. Thats pretty
basic sociology 101, bub.

> But not everyone sees it that way. Even with those who aren't very
> invested or committed to the fandom, and certainly aren't 24-hour
> living the fandom lifestylers, even the most minor association can be
> damning. We routinely teach underaged fandom members how to encrypt
> files, filesystems or entire hard disks and keep their computers and
> handheld devices free from pilfering by family or schools.
>

Thats just basic good computing habits. Nothing particularly "furry"
about that.

> This doesn't always work. They are sometimes too young to understand
> that when a schoolteacher demands that you give them the password, you
> have to refuse. even if they physically torture you for it, you must
say
> no. You must absolutely refuse to divulge access to your devices.
>

So kids are literally being *tortured* in school for passwords to
devices? Seriously, wtf have you been smoking?
Don't bogart that joint.

> Even if you don't mind being kicked out your school, fired from your
> job, kicked out of your family's house, all the people you've talked to
> in the fandom might mind that all the things they've ever said to you
> are exposed to critical eyes. I'm not talking about anything illegal or
> sexual, just associating with them at all is bad enough for some
people.

Jews vs Muslims, Catholics vs Protestants. World history 101...

> God forbid we treat underaged people like people! Goddamned slavers.
>

Huh?

0_o

§nühw¤Łf

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Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in
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> On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤Łf"
> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:

>
>>Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in
news:20160217201454.01d35785
>>@coyo-Irresponsible:
>>
>
>>

>>> A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
>>> Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next
to
>>> holstered but loaded and live pistols.
>>>
>>Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.
>>
>

> Yeah... I've got Twilight, Octavia, and Dr. Hooves on the bookcase
a
> the foot of the bed... The pistols are near the headboard. Yes,
loaded...
> And the Walther P99 has no "manual" safety (just a decocking lever).
>

I too own firearms, but I don't make the spurious connection between my
lurve for Bitten, Teen Wolf or anything remotely "furry" and gun
ownership.

The Saprophyte

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§nühw¤Łf wrote:
> Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in
> news:mo0dcblks8ti1t7lh...@4ax.com:
>
>> On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤Łf"
>> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:
>>
>>> Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in
> news:20160217201454.01d35785
>>> @coyo-Irresponsible:
>>>
>>>> A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
>>>> Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next
> to
>>>> holstered but loaded and live pistols.
>>>>
>>> Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.
>>>
>> Yeah... I've got Twilight, Octavia, and Dr. Hooves on the bookcase
> a
>> the foot of the bed... The pistols are near the headboard. Yes,
> loaded...
>> And the Walther P99 has no "manual" safety (just a decocking lever).
>>
>
> I too own firearms, but I don't make the spurious connection between my
> lurve for Bitten, Teen Wolf or anything remotely "furry" and gun
> ownership.
>

Now if you made a gun that _fired_ MLP figurines....

--
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--

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The Saprophyte <normd...@nolocal.com> wrote in
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Ah...make them out of compressed foam that when exposed to water become
those squishy toys, only MLP themed.

§nühw¤Łf

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Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in

news:io9hcbp3lnetn0pev...@4ax.com:

> On Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:00:05 +0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤Łf"
> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:
>

>>Ah...make them out of compressed foam that when exposed to water
>>become those squishy toys, only MLP themed.
>

> Don't need the water, already have the squishy ponies. Sold in
> mystery
> tubes... (bleagh -- website with tons of graphics taking forever to
> download) http://fashemsfun.com/my-little-pony/
>
Just imagine those glued all over a car body. My browser OffByOne loaded
that page in a jiffy!

§nühw¤Łf

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Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in

news:pgtjcb9nmpmjjqgkp...@4ax.com:

> On Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:12:40 -0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤£f"
> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:

>
>>Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in
>>news:io9hcbp3lnetn0pev...@4ax.com:
>>

>>> On Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:00:05 +0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤£f"

>>> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:
>>>
>>>>Ah...make them out of compressed foam that when exposed to water
>>>>become those squishy toys, only MLP themed.
>>>
>>> Don't need the water, already have the squishy ponies. Sold in
>>> mystery
>>> tubes... (bleagh -- website with tons of graphics taking forever to
>>> download) http://fashemsfun.com/my-little-pony/
>>>
>>Just imagine those glued all over a car body. My browser OffByOne
>>loaded that page in a jiffy!
>

> Apparently having the direct link helps... I had to crawl in from
> the
> "Tech 4 Kids" home page as that was the only identifiable name on the
> plastic "tube". {I'm also on a DSL line that peaks at 1.5Mbps}

Where you ben a livin? Reseda?
No man, San Jose. Just get a WGA cracker and use yer neighbors AP ;)

§nühw¤Łf

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Dennis Lee Bieber <wlf...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in

news:j4fncblp3n0otgkat...@4ax.com:

> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:08:46 +0000 (UTC), "§nühw¤Łf"
> <snuh...@netscape.net> declaimed the following:
>

>>Where you ben a livin? Reseda?
>>No man, San Jose. Just get a WGA cracker and use yer neighbors AP ;)
>

> Well, I WAS in Sunnyvale -- but the last four years have been in
> Grand
> Rapids.
>
> And I stick with the "Earthlink" DSL (physically AT&T) because of
> the
> services that would cost me more if I went to cable or other scheme...
> My Earthlink account currently has four real mailboxes/addresses (not
> addresses that all forward to one mailbox), and is permitted to have
> eight mailboxes. And associated with each mailbox is a 10MB personal
> web-space. I also still have access to Usenet server (though Earthlink
> now subcontracts that to a giganews server). If I had a multi-person
> family, I could create mailboxes for each person, and set up the
> computer(s) so each only accessed their own mail.

My condolences. We're on Charter and its expensive but I can watch the
youtubez on the iPad with no buffering :)

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:53:11 -0600
§ñühwö£f <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> Fantasy themed fiction rises in cultures during times of stress.

The more ridiculous and clownish the fantasy, and the more obvious and
blatant it is, the more likely an incredibly oppressive, stressful and
poor an actual environment the surrounding civil society is.

This can also be measured in other forms of escapism, such as hard drug
use.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC)

"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> It also makes for a society plagued by suicide by gun, and more gun
> deaths than any other developed country. So theres that.

You say this like it's a bad thing.

David Johnston

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On 3/6/2016 9:59 PM, Coyo Stormcaller wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:53:11 -0600
> §ñühwö£f <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:
>
>> Fantasy themed fiction rises in cultures during times of stress.
>
> The more ridiculous and clownish the fantasy, and the more obvious and
> blatant it is, the more likely an incredibly oppressive, stressful and
> poor an actual environment the surrounding civil society is.

Bullshit.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> <cracks knuckles>
>
> This outta be good :)

<wags> It'll be fun. ^_^

> > A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
> > Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next
> > to holstered but loaded and live pistols.

> Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.

You have no idea. ^_^

But then again, it's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.

See: Edward Snowden.

https://www.eff.org/issues/privacy

> > It might seem backwards, but ironically, a society where everyone is
> > armed is the most polite. It reminds me of the saying that high
> > fences make good neighbors.

> Ok, so you're down with the 2nd amendmintz.
> It also makes for a society plagued by suicide by gun, and more gun
> deaths than any other developed country. So theres that.

You say this like it's a bad thing.

Fun fact: legally owning firearms only shifts who gets shot up slightly.
Whether guns are legal or illegal to own does not change whether or not
criminals will have them. Criminals will get guns no matter what you do.

What do you think the term "arms trafficking" means?

http://www.theburningplatform.com/2016/03/03/background-checks-would-have-prevented-this/
^ This may or may not be entertaining to you.

> > I bet his buddies wouldn't have done that if they knew he carried
> > guns he knew how to use. Everyone reaches a breaking point. The
> > nicer they are, the more terrifyingly violent they are upon
> > reaching that breaking point.

> Well thats utter fucking bullshit. Thats the kind of idiotic shit
> Glen Beck would spew :)

I don't know who that is.

> > But I didn't post here to explain why small children and elderly
> > sweet grandmas should be packing heat to keep people from raping
> > them. I just wanted to note that there's a lot of overlap in the
> > two fandoms, and that the bronies are re-discovering a lot of stuff
> > we furries have taken for granted for a long time now. I think it's
> > a good thing that furry fans, brony fans and occidental otaku get
> > along so well and have so much overlap. Nerdy fans ought to stick
> > together.

> Uh huh. But leading with a gun-related troll will catch readers so...
> Good Job!

To be fair, it doesn't take much.

> > While individuals with nerdy tendancies are more numerous than ever
> > before, we're still a very distinct minority, even with all our
> > fandoms combined.
> >
> > With all our fandoms combined, we are Captain Planet?

> No.

You are correct!

<gives cookie.>

> > Anyway, I have found that the bronies are rediscovering a lot of
> > stuff that furries have already gone through a thousand times over.
> > That being said, the furry fandom has grown at an explosive rate,
> > with lots of new underaged members who have NOT experienced all
> > this, so when they look at the brony fandom who don't have
> > experience in defending themselves from ridicule and violence, it
> > can be quite enlightening.

> Welcome to the internets...

Indeed.

> > The older, wiser furries tend to go well out of their way to protect
> > the new ones, giving pertinent advice like hide all the things from
> > your family, hide it from everyone. It's not there's anything to
> > hide, there's absolutely nothing dirty or wrong with being a furry.

> Sub groups get marginalized by other groups in society. Thats pretty
> basic sociology 101, bub.

I don't exactly need a doctorate in sociology to understand this.

> > But not everyone sees it that way. Even with those who aren't very
> > invested or committed to the fandom, and certainly aren't 24-hour
> > living the fandom lifestylers, even the most minor association can
> > be damning. We routinely teach underaged fandom members how to
> > encrypt files, filesystems or entire hard disks and keep their
> > computers and handheld devices free from pilfering by family or
> > schools.

> Thats just basic good computing habits. Nothing particularly "furry"
> about that.

<ahem>
> Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

> > This doesn't always work. They are sometimes too young to understand
> > that when a schoolteacher demands that you give them the password,
> > you have to refuse. even if they physically torture you for it, you
> > must say
> > no. You must absolutely refuse to divulge access to your devices.

> So kids are literally being *tortured* in school for passwords to
> devices?

Not usually. But the kids in question may not agree with my analysis of
the failures of the school systems.

> Seriously, wtf have you been smoking?
> Don't bogart that joint.

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in

news:20160307014146.10411042@coyo-Irresponsible:

> On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:18:02 +0000 (UTC)
> "_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:
>
>> <cracks knuckles>
>>
>> This outta be good :)
>
> <wags> It'll be fun. ^_^
>

Perhaps.

>> > A lot of furries I know in real life also love My Little Pony:
>> > Friendship is Magic. A lot of them have Rainbow Dash figurines next
>> > to holstered but loaded and live pistols.
>
>> Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.
>
> You have no idea. ^_^
>
> But then again, it's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.
>
> See: Edward Snowden.
>
> https://www.eff.org/issues/privacy
>

No argument there.

>> > It might seem backwards, but ironically, a society where everyone
>> > is armed is the most polite. It reminds me of the saying that high
>> > fences make good neighbors.
>
>> Ok, so you're down with the 2nd amendmintz.
>> It also makes for a society plagued by suicide by gun, and more gun
>> deaths than any other developed country. So theres that.
>
> You say this like it's a bad thing.
>
> Fun fact: legally owning firearms only shifts who gets shot up
> slightly. Whether guns are legal or illegal to own does not change
> whether or not criminals will have them. Criminals will get guns no
> matter what you do.
>

Not borne out by statistics. Australia and the UK have many fewer gun-
related deaths due to strict gun laws.

> What do you think the term "arms trafficking" means?
>
> http://www.theburningplatform.com/2016/03/03/background-checks-would-ha
> ve-prevented-this/ ^ This may or may not be entertaining to you.
>

America is batshit crazy and guns are just a symptom of it.

>> > I bet his buddies wouldn't have done that if they knew he carried
>> > guns he knew how to use. Everyone reaches a breaking point. The
>> > nicer they are, the more terrifyingly violent they are upon
>> > reaching that breaking point.
>
>> Well thats utter fucking bullshit. Thats the kind of idiotic shit
>> Glen Beck would spew :)
>
> I don't know who that is.
>

And g00gle is still blocking you?
Damn.

>> > But I didn't post here to explain why small children and elderly
>> > sweet grandmas should be packing heat to keep people from raping
>> > them. I just wanted to note that there's a lot of overlap in the
>> > two fandoms, and that the bronies are re-discovering a lot of stuff
>> > we furries have taken for granted for a long time now. I think it's
>> > a good thing that furry fans, brony fans and occidental otaku get
>> > along so well and have so much overlap. Nerdy fans ought to stick
>> > together.
>
>> Uh huh. But leading with a gun-related troll will catch readers so...
>> Good Job!
>
> To be fair, it doesn't take much.
>

I'm easy, sure :)

>> > While individuals with nerdy tendancies are more numerous than ever
>> > before, we're still a very distinct minority, even with all our
>> > fandoms combined.
>> >
>> > With all our fandoms combined, we are Captain Planet?
>
>> No.
>
> You are correct!
>
> <gives cookie.>
>

I wanted a reacharound and all I get was a lousy cookie?

>> > Anyway, I have found that the bronies are rediscovering a lot of
>> > stuff that furries have already gone through a thousand times over.
>> > That being said, the furry fandom has grown at an explosive rate,
>> > with lots of new underaged members who have NOT experienced all
>> > this, so when they look at the brony fandom who don't have
>> > experience in defending themselves from ridicule and violence, it
>> > can be quite enlightening.
>
>> Welcome to the internets...
>
> Indeed.
>

http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/goeswestpacusir.html

OMGZ, SOE TEH RANDOMS!

>> > The older, wiser furries tend to go well out of their way to
>> > protect the new ones, giving pertinent advice like hide all the
>> > things from your family, hide it from everyone. It's not there's
>> > anything to hide, there's absolutely nothing dirty or wrong with
>> > being a furry.
>
>> Sub groups get marginalized by other groups in society. Thats pretty
>> basic sociology 101, bub.
>
> I don't exactly need a doctorate in sociology to understand this.
>

So your point was what exactly?

>> > But not everyone sees it that way. Even with those who aren't very
>> > invested or committed to the fandom, and certainly aren't 24-hour
>> > living the fandom lifestylers, even the most minor association can
>> > be damning. We routinely teach underaged fandom members how to
>> > encrypt files, filesystems or entire hard disks and keep their
>> > computers and handheld devices free from pilfering by family or
>> > schools.
>
>> Thats just basic good computing habits. Nothing particularly "furry"
>> about that.
>
> <ahem>
>> Well thats k00ky...and pArAnOiD.
>
> Not that there's anything wrong with that.
>

Must be some pretty bad pr0ns on those devices then...

>> > This doesn't always work. They are sometimes too young to
>> > understand that when a schoolteacher demands that you give them the
>> > password, you have to refuse. even if they physically torture you
>> > for it, you must say
>> > no. You must absolutely refuse to divulge access to your devices.
>
>> So kids are literally being *tortured* in school for passwords to
>> devices?
>
> Not usually. But the kids in question may not agree with my analysis
> of the failures of the school systems.
>

Nice subject change.

>> Seriously, wtf have you been smoking?
>> Don't bogart that joint.
>
> I wish I was smoking something. Drugs are an expensive luxury.
>

My condolences.

>> > Even if you don't mind being kicked out your school, fired from
>> > your job, kicked out of your family's house, all the people you've
>> > talked to in the fandom might mind that all the things they've ever
>> > said to you are exposed to critical eyes. I'm not talking about
>> > anything illegal or sexual, just associating with them at all is
>> > bad enough for some people.
>
>> Jews vs Muslims, Catholics vs Protestants. World history 101...
>
> History does tend to repeat itself, doesn't it? People need to study
> their history, it's important shit.
>

Humans are seemingly incapable of learning.

>> > God forbid we treat underaged people like people! Goddamned
>> > slavers.
>
>> Huh?
>
> Underaged individuals, regardless of intelligence, maturity or
> giftedness are treated like non-people. They cannot vote (lack
> suffrage), they cannot (legally) own property, they cannot give
> consent in any meaningful way. The only thing they are allowed to do
> is join the military as cannon fodder, or be tried as an adult.
>

Ah...isnt the voting age the same as the age of enlistment?
18 IIRC. The school-to-prison pipeline is the result of idiotic "get
tough" on crime laws that political fucks promote to get public favor.
Clintons whole 3 strikes laws have filled the Prison Industrial Complex
with low-level drug offenders.

> If you think kids are stupid, think of it this way. Are the adults
> they will one day become any smarter? People ought to put that thought
> in their pipes and smoke it.
>

People can change, through effort and societal support. But its expensive
and social Darwinism is the defacto stance for the USA.

> If the kids aren't any dumber than the adults they will one day
> become, then fairness would compel one to consider two possible
> courses of action: deny them suffrage regardless of age, destroying
> any possibility of democracy for the next few centuries, or grant
> anyone who can pass a basic college readiness exam such as the MAT or
> GRE, which anyone can study for, all the responsibilities and
> privileges of adulthood, regardless of physical age.
>
> It doesn't make any sense to deny individuals with full personhood and
> a species name with "sapiens" in it the legal rights people just a few
> years older than they are enjoy.
>
> Youth suffrage, I call it.

Some people are developmentally NOT ready to accept increased
responsibilites even in their 20's. Setting an arbitrary age for
increased priviledges is necessary. Do you REALLY want 12 year olds to
drive? C'mon.

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On Mon, 7 Mar 2016 17:36:10 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> >> > With all our fandoms combined, we are Captain Planet?
> >
> >> No.
> >
> > You are correct!
> >
> > <gives cookie.>
> >
> I wanted a reacharound and all I get was a lousy cookie?

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Mon, 7 Mar 2016 17:36:10 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> > If you think kids are stupid, think of it this way. Are the adults
> > they will one day become any smarter? People ought to put that
> > thought in their pipes and smoke it.
> >
> People can change, through effort and societal support. But its
> expensive and social Darwinism is the defacto stance for the USA.

It's not JUST the USA, but yes, Murrica can be particularly bad about
this.

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in

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Cup my balls :)

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...much better.

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160307132921.49cb9f06
@coyo-Irresponsible:

So there should be lots of tests and evaluations then.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Mon, 7 Mar 2016 20:30:32 -0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> > Some people mature quickly, most people mature never.
> >
>
> So there should be lots of tests and evaluations then.

MAT or GRE seems fine to me. It's what high IQ societies use nowadays
(instead of IQ tests). Just pass a test, and you're done. It used to be
done that way long, long ago. If you wanted to be treated like an
adult, you'd complete a right of passage. If you never did, you were
treated like a child till the day you died.

Some people prefer being treated like a child.

Some people definitely don't.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Mon, 7 Mar 2016 20:29:01 -0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> > <gives reacharound and a complimentary stuffing>
> >
>
> Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...much better.

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160307123201.21da7158
@coyo-Irresponsible:

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160307144230.480d5cd2
@coyo-Irresponsible:

Say, I bin lookin for funny furry vids on the youtubes and it SEEMS that
they all have Cosmic Wolfy in them. What up with that?
Also, good funny vids are from homestarrunner & strong bad. Very verry
very veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery good stuff. Cartoon the Network should be
picking that shit up, yo.

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160307144200.43204563
@coyo-Irresponsible:

Diaper fetish, much?

> Some people definitely don't.

Gimmeh mah alcohols and fire arms!

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Tue, 8 Mar 2016 16:57:39 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> > Some people definitely don't.
>
> Gimmeh mah alcohols and fire arms!

ATF = All Things Fun

https://www.atf.gov/

Of course, I'm an extremist among extremists among extremists, so I
consider alcohol, tobacco and regular firearms to be "weaksauce" and
"softcore"

Where are the hard drugs and tactical nukes? This ain't a party till he
show off tactical (2-20 kiloton yield) nukes and party with harder
stuff than mere alcohol.

Of course, I'm the only person that I know about that thinks the
general public should be able to purchase low-yield nuclear warheads
over the counter.

Even people who think purchasing low-yield but CLEAN (no fallout) nukes
should be widely available to civilians think that people shouldn't
generally have access to modern mines. Mines are nasty, last a very
long time and deny large areas to anyone, including civilians.

Of course, to me, it's a matter of principle: Everything a modern
military has available to it should be available to the citizenry, to
keep military powers in check.

It's a responsible citizenry thing.

Most people who respect the 2nd amendment are total pussies, who think
owning some weak-ass .22 pistol is respectful. It's not.

Where's mah tommy guns?! We need fully automatic submachine guns loaded
with 200+ round drum magazines of inexpensive .45 ammo passed out to
the citizenry like candy on Halloween.

Fuk dah pow leese. :P

Saying this on Usenet may seem irresponsible, but I'm not saying
anything I haven't said before.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Tue, 8 Mar 2016 16:56:31 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> Cartoon the Network should be
> picking that shit up, yo.

Should be, and Is, two different things.

Coyo Stormcaller

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On Mon, 7 Mar 2016 20:26:12 -0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> > Though I still prefer the energy industry. People gotta have their
> > cheap affordable utility to feed their phones and gaming PCs and air
> > conditioning.
> >
>
> Well played. I hate you now :)

Like you didn't hate me before. C:

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in

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>
> Should be, and Is, two different things.

You dont really answer questions, do ya?

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160308161344.6d5ea120
@coyo-Irresponsible:

>
> ATF = All Things Fun
>
> https://www.atf.gov/
>
> Of course, I'm an extremist among extremists among extremists, so I
> consider alcohol, tobacco and regular firearms to be "weaksauce" and
> "softcore"
>
> Where are the hard drugs and tactical nukes? This ain't a party till he
> show off tactical (2-20 kiloton yield) nukes and party with harder
> stuff than mere alcohol.
>
> Of course, I'm the only person that I know about that thinks the
> general public should be able to purchase low-yield nuclear warheads
> over the counter.
>

So you'd fail any IQ test you bothered to take.
Got it.

> Even people who think purchasing low-yield but CLEAN (no fallout) nukes
> should be widely available to civilians think that people shouldn't
> generally have access to modern mines. Mines are nasty, last a very
> long time and deny large areas to anyone, including civilians.
>

I see...

> Of course, to me, it's a matter of principle: Everything a modern
> military has available to it should be available to the citizenry, to
> keep military powers in check.
>

Because everyone is sane and emotionally stable, sure.

> It's a responsible citizenry thing.
>

Or the dumbest idea, ever.

> Most people who respect the 2nd amendment are total pussies, who think
> owning some weak-ass .22 pistol is respectful. It's not.
>
> Where's mah tommy guns?! We need fully automatic submachine guns loaded
> with 200+ round drum magazines of inexpensive .45 ammo passed out to
> the citizenry like candy on Halloween.
>
> Fuk dah pow leese. :P
>
> Saying this on Usenet may seem irresponsible, but I'm not saying
> anything I haven't said before.

Or you work for the feeb or any number of other gubmint agencies trying
to gin up "terra-ists". Either way, if you actually do believe the shit
you spew, we're done. And if you work for the feeb, we're done.

Drive through please...

Coyo Stormcaller

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Mar 9, 2016, 4:22:15 PM3/9/16

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On Wed, 9 Mar 2016 17:11:52 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> Because everyone is sane and emotionally stable, sure.

Are you saying soldiers are sane and emotionally stable?

Coyo Stormcaller

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Mar 9, 2016, 4:23:10 PM3/9/16

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On Wed, 9 Mar 2016 17:11:52 +0000 (UTC)
"_n_hw__f" <snuh...@netscape.net> wrote:

> So you'd fail any IQ test you bothered to take.
> Got it.

You're the feeb. And yeah, we're done.

§nühw¤Łf

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160309152214.73523035
@coyo-Irresponsible:

We're not playing the post-editing game. I've done this shit for so long
that when my opponent attempts to reframe the argument I simply call them
a fucking wankstain.

§nühw¤Łf

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Mar 10, 2016, 11:54:18 AM3/10/16

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Coyo Stormcaller <co...@darkdna.net> wrote in news:20160309152309.03a2ffb8
@coyo-Irresponsible:

Foiled again!

<shakes fist>