"The MPAA and RIAA will exploit anyone and anything to squeeze out everything they can. And, of course, they're too intellectually dishonest to admit it. Or anything, for that matter."
So, so true man. So, so true.
Now we just need to get rid of Copyright Apologists and the world might start to become a better place.
While I do think that suicide is the easy way out, after all, living is hard to do, in this case, while I normally have no sympathy for people who commit suicide, I have even less for those who drive people to suicide.
And what little sympathy I have for them doesn't even exist for people who blame the people who killed themselves.
"Like Styron, I was both enraged and saddened that friends and family were shocked to hear that two doctors sliced me open–before full anesthesia kicked in–to save little David’s life in an emergency C-section. Yet when I voiced the desperation of depression–which made the knife cut feel like a knee scratch–they often brushed it off, as if I were whining to win some undeserved sympathy votes."
Don't you get it yet?
People who deal with physical symptoms and suffer through it are macho and tough and can deal with anything.
Anyone who suffers through mental problems is a wuss and should be shunned.
THAT is what people who have depression go through with society.
"“People don’t hesitate telling acquaintances about a trip to their dentist or physician, but most stay quiet about their therapy appointment,” said Ryan Howes, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and professor in Pasadena, Calif. That’s because even though progress has been made, he said, there’s still stigma attached to seeking therapy.
“Many people feel embarrassed or ashamed of their symptoms because our society places illogical taboos on mental health issues over physical conditions,” said clinical psychologist Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD."
""Honestly, the problem with mental diseases is that... Well, no one really thinks it's a problem. You have a problem, but seeking help? Yeah, there's a pretty major social stigma for seeking mental help.""
"That might held some truth in the 1950's and 60's (even into the 70's?) but absolutely not in this day and age."
I call bullshit on that.
If I said that I spent time in a mental psych ward, the first thing that would pop into your head was someone with a straight jacket on sitting in a completely padded room while doctors and nurses walked by.
"No, no, no. Dammit, we're scientists. Our job is to make knowledge. If we make it, then brick it up behind a wall, we're wasting our time and our funders' money – which ultimately means we're squandering the world's wealth."
Wish I could give this guy an insightful vote, because he's got mine.
"Like hell you do. Its one big circle jerk here. Anyone with a different view is berated to the point of insanity."
Probably because most people who have a "different" view is the view of "moar copyright!", "SOPA and PIPA were good!", or "Paywalls are awesome!" Or they flat out attack people and troll.
"Shouldn't the focus be mental health?, and the lack of real support for those who suffer with it."
Agreed, problem is, that puts the country into a nanny state, can't waste our tax dollars on being "soft" on people. Nope, we have to be tough on crime.
That was sarcasm (most of it), if you couldn't tell.
Honestly, the problem with mental diseases is that... Well, no one really thinks it's a problem. You have a problem, but seeking help? Yeah, there's a pretty major social stigma for seeking mental help.
It's either suffer in silence, or get help and be branded a loon by society.
Got a drug problem and seek help? You're doing yourself and everyone a favor. Got a mental problem and you seek help? You're a freak and a danger to everyone around you.
So, until societal norms change, things like this are going to continue to happen, simply because no one goes to get the help they need.
"It's disturbing to see the amount of articles and posts that have gone up on the net AFTER the guy killed himself; where were his "friends" BEFORE he ended his life?"
Look up. That's the problem, we turn a blind eye to people who might be suffering because, well, if they need help, they'll ask for it, despite the fact that, most people don't ask for help when they need it when it comes to their mental health.
Ask yourself this, how many times, when you were growing up, did you get told these same things?
Don't talk to strangers.
It's not our problem, just ignore it.
Sit down, shut up and pay attention.
Those three phrases really indoctrinate people into thinking like each other. Don't talk to those you don't know, ignore problems of others that you see and just shut up and sit down, it doesn't concern you.
That's something we're taught as kids all the way through adult-hood, and then we turn around and teach that to our kids.
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For those who think the Six Strikes plan is good...
How much of the world is connected today?
DO you do any online shopping? Any ATM transactions? Do you play games via 360, PS3, DS, Vita or Wii?
If you said yes to any of these questions, you might want to realize that this is a BAD thing and shouldn't be used.
For more information, please read this Cracked.com article by John Cheese.
http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-reasons-internet-access-in-america-disaster/
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Oh wait...
It's real name is Class Warfare, and the rich won ages ago.
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HOW is Mike taking advantage of this? WHAT agenda is he pushing?
Please, do inform us, and if you do, keep all FUD out of the reply, use actual information.
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So, so true man. So, so true.
Now we just need to get rid of Copyright Apologists and the world might start to become a better place.
Hey, gotta go one step at a time.
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And what little sympathy I have for them doesn't even exist for people who blame the people who killed themselves.
So, what I'm trying to say is this...
People like you make the world a worse place.
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Fuck you, copyright apologist.
Go outside and wait for the people with the white jackets to show up.
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http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue/2009/03/they-just-dont-get-it.html
"Like Styron, I was both enraged and saddened that friends and family were shocked to hear that two doctors sliced me open–before full anesthesia kicked in–to save little David’s life in an emergency C-section. Yet when I voiced the desperation of depression–which made the knife cut feel like a knee scratch–they often brushed it off, as if I were whining to win some undeserved sympathy votes."
Don't you get it yet?
People who deal with physical symptoms and suffer through it are macho and tough and can deal with anything.
Anyone who suffers through mental problems is a wuss and should be shunned.
THAT is what people who have depression go through with society.
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I don't think so.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/01/14/what-prevents-people-from-seeking-mental-hea lth-treatment/
"“People don’t hesitate telling acquaintances about a trip to their dentist or physician, but most stay quiet about their therapy appointment,” said Ryan Howes, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and professor in Pasadena, Calif. That’s because even though progress has been made, he said, there’s still stigma attached to seeking therapy.
“Many people feel embarrassed or ashamed of their symptoms because our society places illogical taboos on mental health issues over physical conditions,” said clinical psychologist Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD."
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What generation is that? Those who are 40? (BTW, I'm not even close to 40 yet)
Seriously, you think so? Just go ask random people in the street what they think about when they think of psychological wards at hospitals.
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And this is why you fail.
Google-filled hysteria...
*points to the following link.*
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130117/14532121718/internet-freedom-day-watch-aaron-sw artz-explain-how-sopa-was-stopped.shtml
Have a nice day.
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"That might held some truth in the 1950's and 60's (even into the 70's?) but absolutely not in this day and age."
I call bullshit on that.
If I said that I spent time in a mental psych ward, the first thing that would pop into your head was someone with a straight jacket on sitting in a completely padded room while doctors and nurses walked by.
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Damn!
Wish I could give this guy an insightful vote, because he's got mine.
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Probably because most people who have a "different" view is the view of "moar copyright!", "SOPA and PIPA were good!", or "Paywalls are awesome!" Or they flat out attack people and troll.
"Shouldn't the focus be mental health?, and the lack of real support for those who suffer with it."
Agreed, problem is, that puts the country into a nanny state, can't waste our tax dollars on being "soft" on people. Nope, we have to be tough on crime.
That was sarcasm (most of it), if you couldn't tell.
Honestly, the problem with mental diseases is that... Well, no one really thinks it's a problem. You have a problem, but seeking help? Yeah, there's a pretty major social stigma for seeking mental help.
It's either suffer in silence, or get help and be branded a loon by society.
Got a drug problem and seek help? You're doing yourself and everyone a favor. Got a mental problem and you seek help? You're a freak and a danger to everyone around you.
So, until societal norms change, things like this are going to continue to happen, simply because no one goes to get the help they need.
"It's disturbing to see the amount of articles and posts that have gone up on the net AFTER the guy killed himself; where were his "friends" BEFORE he ended his life?"
Look up. That's the problem, we turn a blind eye to people who might be suffering because, well, if they need help, they'll ask for it, despite the fact that, most people don't ask for help when they need it when it comes to their mental health.
Ask yourself this, how many times, when you were growing up, did you get told these same things?
Don't talk to strangers.
It's not our problem, just ignore it.
Sit down, shut up and pay attention.
Those three phrases really indoctrinate people into thinking like each other. Don't talk to those you don't know, ignore problems of others that you see and just shut up and sit down, it doesn't concern you.
That's something we're taught as kids all the way through adult-hood, and then we turn around and teach that to our kids.
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