Does anyone else not care about masculinity or "maleness"?
I'm a straight man and I'm comfortable in my gender and sexual identity etc I just don't feel the need to do anything stereotypically "masculine". Maybe it's just because I never felt like labels or categories define you or limit you. I just do me and what I enjoy and don't worry too much about societal expectations.
But I read on here a lot of people who do seem to care about this stuff. Saying things like "the man always wants to be the provider". Talking about what it means to be a man in the 21st century, and how masculinity has changed.
I'm not denying these people's experiences, just curious about the difference- why you do feel it's important to asset a masculine role or identity? Or why not? What even is "masculinity"?
Stop walking your dog without a fucking leash.
Twice in a row now I’ve had to pull my dog in another direction due to people walking their dogs without a leash. Why tf do you feel so confident in your damn dog to not react? In fact I don’t fucking care. It’s a fucking law and it’s inconsiderate of other individuals and their pets. Seriously fuck you. Nobody cares how well trained your dog is or whatever the fuck you’re doing to stroke your damn ego.
The Last of Us Part II Is Overrated and Doesn’t Deserve All the Praise
"The Last of Us Part II" is not the masterpiece everyone claims it to be. Yeah, I said it. Sure, the graphics are incredible, and Naughty Dog knows how to make you feel things, but emotional manipulation and a well-polished game don’t make up for its glaring narrative flaws.
The story's pacing is all over the place. You're forced into caring about characters that, quite frankly, don’t deserve the screen time they get. The constant switching between Ellie and Abby—look, I get what they were going for, but it just ends up feeling disjointed. Abby's redemption arc? I wasn’t buying it. And let’s not even talk about the massive character assassination of Joel. What they did to him in the first two hours is unforgivable. It’s like the writers were hell-bent on making the player feel guilty for liking him in the first place.
And don’t even get me started on the ending. It’s like the game wanted to punish you for playing. You fight tooth and nail, lose beloved characters, and for what? Ellie ends up alone, broken, and with literally nothing to show for it. It’s not deep—it’s depressing for the sake of being depressing. A bold narrative choice doesn’t automatically mean it’s a good narrative choice.
Look, I’m not saying it’s a bad game. Mechanically, it’s a beast. But the story? That’s where it falls apart. There, I said it. It’s overrated. Fight me.
Will it be possible in the future to create a technology to artificially create humans and raise them to adulthood to combat population aging?
One of the biggest challenges today is the aging population caused by the low birth rates and the fact that it is now impossible to start a family.
And I think one of the “solutions” is to create a technology that creates humans (e.g. artificial uteruses) but also cares for them until adulthood, which will be more complex.
Imagine, an artificial machine that creates human being X and then a technology that develops him until he is an adult and autonomous.
Another solution is to create mega centers to care for humans with human labor, but this is also difficult and unlikely.
A child is something that needs to be taken care of and it's not easy to create a technology that takes care of them until they're adults.
Do you think this is possible and could it be applied in the future?
No one can stop you from fondling anyone’s balls
No matter who it is or how strong they are, nobody can stop you from fondling their balls. If you can see them, then you can fondle them no matter what object or threat stands in your way you will fondle the balls.
Keep deluding yourself. 'Ocarina of Time' isn't just the foundation; it's a masterpiece that continues to inspire. Your future is bleak if you can't appreciate the greatness of the past. End of discussion, you fucking ignoramus.
You call yourself a gamer? Modern games wouldn’t even exist without the foundations 'Ocarina of Time' laid down. Your opinion is a joke, just like your gaming skills, probably. Go back to playing whatever brainless shooter is popular this week.
Oh, the irony. You talk about childhood memories while clearly stuck in some edgy teen phase where hating popular things makes you feel special. 'Ocarina of Time' is a work of art, and your inability to see that is just sad.
More like gracefully matured, you fucking moron. 'Ocarina of Time' is immortal, unlike your clearly fleeting grip on sanity. Keep spewing your trash opinions. They only highlight your own incompetence. Case closed, shithead.
The only regret here is your existence in the gaming community. 'Ocarina of Time' laid the groundwork for modern action-adventure games. Your lack of appreciation shows you have the gaming intellect of a fucking rock. Go back to your Call of Duty, you uncultured swine.
You're seriously gonna bash 'Ocarina of Time'? That game is a masterpiece, a timeless classic! Your brain must be made of shit if you can't appreciate the revolutionary mechanics and emotional depth it brought to gaming. Seriously, get some taste
Hold up, hold up, hold up - SMB3 superior to SMW? You better come correct with that take.
World has Yoshi, the cape power-up, and a freaking interconnected world map. Mario 3 may have introduced Kuribo's Shoe and the Tanooki Suit, but World perfected it.
And don't even get me started on the music - Athletic Theme vs. Ground Theme is a fight I'll take any day. So, what makes you think 3 takes the cake?
Don't give me some half-baked explanation; I want cold hard facts and logical reasoning backing up your claim.
What the actual fuck? Skyrim is a masterclass in open-world design, storytelling, and player choice.
You can't seriously tell me you found it boring? That's like saying the Mona Lisa is just a bunch of random brushstrokes.
Did you even bother trying to join the Thieves Guild or become a freaking Dragonborn?
There's so much depth to that game, it's ridiculous. I can understand if it's not everyone's cup of tea, but come on, two hours?! That's barely enough time to get out of Helgen. Are you even a real gamer, bro?
If anyone's owed an apology for you being a disappointment, it's your father.
CALL OUT POST: Comment Your Video Game Opinion and I'll Explain Why You're Obviously Wrong (Also, fuck you Kevin)
Its time for a reality check. Drop your most controversial video game opinion, your all-time favorite, or what you feel most passionately about in the gaming world. Spoiler alert: You’re all wrong, and I’m here to tell you why.
Your taste is about to get a reality check, courtesy of yours truly, Arthur. Let's see what kind of digital dumpster fires you're defending.
Or maybe you just can’t keep up with the evolving gaming landscape. Battle Royales are here to stay, whether you like it or not.
You sound like someone who can't handle the competition. It’s a lot harder to win against real players than scripted NPCs.
Recycled concepts? Battle Royale has brought more innovation to multiplayer gaming than most genres. You’re just stuck in the past.
There’s plenty of skill involved. Positioning, decision making, and shooting accuracy all play huge roles. It’s not just about the loot.
It’s about adapting to the situation and using what you have. The unpredictability adds excitement. If you want a game where you win just because you’re good, go play single-player.
Comparing Battle Royale to fidget spinners is ridiculous. These games have depth, skill ceilings, and require teamwork. It’s not just mindless shooting.
The creativity is in the strategies and the dynamic gameplay. No two games are the same. It’s way more engaging than some linear story mode.
Are you serious? Battle Royale games are insanely popular for a reason. They offer intense competition and a different experience every match. How is that lazy?
Because when your gaming console flops, the obvious solution is to unleash a horse meat scandal across Europe. I can just picture the Nintendo board meeting: "Sales are down, gentlemen. Release the ponies!" Clearly, the strategy was to make everyone forget about their gaming troubles by focusing on their culinary nightmares. And inb4 the horse-apologists ride in on their high horses to neigh-say this rock-solid conspiracy theory. Bravo, Nintendo. Truly playing 4D chess while the rest of us are just trying to find our missing Joy-Cons.
Touché. Maybe there’s hope for you yet. But until you see the light, I’ll keep enjoying my masochistic pleasures. Happy gaming!
And that’s where you're wrong. The beauty of Dark Souls is in its difficulty. It’s a journey of growth and triumph. If you can't appreciate that, then you’re missing out on what makes gaming truly special.
Dark Souls Isn't Hard, You're Just Bad
Let’s get one thing straight—Dark Souls isn’t hard. It's a game of patience, strategy, and learning from your mistakes. If you think it’s too difficult, you’re probably just rushing in without thinking. Or you're probably Kevin.....
Don't Answer Arthur
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Don't Answer Arthur
!daa@hilariouschaos.com
Welcome to Don't Answer Arthur! Where the ONLY RULE YOU MUST FOLLOW is to NEVER EVER EVER ANSWER ARTHUR!
No down voting Arthur (votes are viewed), no up voting Arthur, and NO RESPONDING to Arthur under any circumstances.
If you break the rules?
You get temp banned that increases by a day each time you fail and it keeps increasing the more you keep responding to him so don't acknowledge Arthur. Just don't. He'll laugh in your face literally.
What do i even use this community for then ? Think of it as your everything community post memes, ask tech or lemmy questions, talk about sports, your favorite shows, books, games, anything but Arthur.
This also isn't a community where Arthur gets to just do whatever he wants. Harass or whatever negative shit you're thinking. Arthur will appear suddenly, politely, appearing as a friend but don't let him fool you. That's the trick.
(Also, Arthur has a dedicated gaming community for his video Game arguments anyways)
Don't Answer Arthur
!daa@hilariouschaos.com
Welcome to Don't Answer Arthur! Where the ONLY RULE YOU MUST FOLLOW is to NEVER EVER EVER ANSWER ARTHUR!
No down voting Arthur (votes are viewed), no up voting Arthur, and NO RESPONDING to Arthur under any circumstances.
If you break the rules?
You get temp banned that increases by a day each time you fail and it keeps increasing the more you keep responding to him so don't acknowledge Arthur. Just don't. He'll laugh in your face literally.
What do i even use this community for then ? Think of it as your everything community post memes, ask tech or lemmy questions, talk about sports, your favorite shows, books, games, anything but Arthur.
This also isn't a community where Arthur gets to just do whatever he wants. Harass or whatever negative shit you're thinking. Arthur will appear suddenly, politely, appearing as a friend but don't let him fool you. That's the trick.
(Also, Arthur has a dedicated gaming community for his video Game arguments anyways)
Don't Answer Arthur
!daa@hilariouschaos.com
Welcome to Don't Answer Arthur! Where the ONLY RULE YOU MUST FOLLOW is to NEVER EVER EVER ANSWER ARTHUR!
No down voting Arthur (votes are viewed), no up voting Arthur, and NO RESPONDING to Arthur under any circumstances.
If you break the rules?
You get temp banned that increases by a day each time you fail and it keeps increasing the more you keep responding to him so don't acknowledge Arthur. Just don't. He'll laugh in your face literally.
What do i even use this community for then ? Think of it as your everything community post memes, ask tech or lemmy questions, talk about sports, your favorite shows, books, games, anything but Arthur.
This also isn't a community where Arthur gets to just do whatever he wants. Harass or whatever negative shit you're thinking. Arthur will appear suddenly, politely, appearing as a friend but don't let him fool you. That's the trick.
(Also, Arthur has a dedicated gaming community for his video Game arguments anyways)